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Alchimie vs Eau de Juvena

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

Updated 1,926 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • Eau de Juvena

    Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie3/4
Eau de Juvena1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Alchimie
Sillage & projection
Alchimie
Value for money
Eau de Juvena
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
Eau de JuvenaJuvena
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 28%Had 17%Want 56%
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
67%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value75
Category winnerEau de JuvenaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
sweet100%
white floral92%
vanilla84%
fruity77%
caramel69%
citrus61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity 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
Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonCassis
Heart
RaspberryJasmineHeliotropeTuberoseRoseFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyPeach
Base
CaramelTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Jasmine. 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
Summer25
Fall50
Winter50
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#56,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Eau de Juvena opens with a bright spark of mandarin orange and sour cassis before settling into a soft, creamy peach and heliotrope heart. The base brings a quiet warmth of caramel and tonka bean that stays close to the skin. It serves as a gentle, comforting scent for quiet mornings or early spring days.

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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 Eau de Juvena?

Alchimie takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Eau de Juvena is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Eau de Juvena for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Eau de Juvena?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Eau de Juvena 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Eau de Juvena?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Eau de Juvena 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Eau de Juvena smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is Alchimie or Eau de Juvena better for summer or winter?

Eau de Juvena suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Eau de Juvena?

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. Eau de Juvena has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Cassis, heart notes of Raspberry, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Tuberose, a base of Caramel, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber.

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