Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Celia

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,923 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Celia

Seventeen

4.003 votes

Rank #62,964 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Celia
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie3/4

Celia1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Celia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alchimie

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

CeliaSeventeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,736 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value88

Category winnerCeliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

green69%

vanilla61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

Top

PlumBlack CurrantApple

Heart

LilacWormwoodLily-of-the-ValleySolar Notes

Base

PatchouliCedarVanillaSandalwoodBenzoinWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Lilac, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#62,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alchimie by Rochas is an oriental floral fragrance for women that blends fruit, spice, and resins. It opens with a bright mix of peach, plum, and citrus before settling into a warm, powdery base of vanilla, caramel, and tonka bean. This 1998 classic remains a sought-after piece for those who enjoy sophisticated, sweet…

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Seventeen Celia offers a cozy, fruit-forward experience that leans into dark plum and black currant before settling into a warm sandalwood and vanilla base. It is designed for casual daytime wear during the transition from cool spring mornings to mild autumn afternoons, wrapping the wearer in a soft, woody skin scent.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchimie or Celia?

Alchimie takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Celia is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Celia for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Celia?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Celia 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Celia?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Celia 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Celia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Plum, Lilac, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Alchimie or Celia better for summer or winter?

Celia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Celia?

Alchimie has top notes of Peach, Plum, Lilac and Pear, heart notes of Black locust, Wisteria, Coconut and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Celia has top notes of Plum, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Lilac, Wormwood, Lily-of-the-Valley and Solar Notes, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood.