Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Cristal Royal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,103 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Cristal Royal

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.89183 votes

Rank #16,485 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Cristal Royal
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie5/7

Cristal Royal2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Cristal RoyalPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

Category winnerAlchimieRating 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

21%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

183 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCristal RoyalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and powdery

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Cristal Royal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall49

Winter26

Day100

Night33

Category winnerCristal RoyalMost 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#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#16,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Cristal Royal by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp floral woody musk fragrance built around bright fruits, clean petals, and dry cedar-like woods. Released in 2016, it opens with sweet pear, tart black currant, and sunny bergamot. The heart unfolds into a fresh bouquet of delicate lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and…

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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 Cristal Royal?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Cristal Royal is rated 3.89/5 from 183 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cristal Royal for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Cristal Royal?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Cristal Royal 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Cristal Royal?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Cristal Royal 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Cristal Royal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Alchimie or Cristal Royal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cristal Royal is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Cristal Royal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Cristal Royal?

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. Cristal Royal has top notes of Pear, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Woodsy Notes.