Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Embrace

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,931 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Embrace

Moudon

4.0011 votes

Rank #41,431 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Embrace
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Alchimie4/5

Embrace1/5

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Embrace
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

EmbraceMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

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

45%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value69

Category winnerEmbraceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

sweet100%

coconut90%

vanilla80%

lactonic70%

fruity60%

nutty50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

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

Top15-30 mins

CoconutPearGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PralineJasminePalisander Rosewood

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaMuskAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesPear, Coconut, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Embrace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer71

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men18

Unisex45

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#41,431

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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Moudon Embrace starts with a splash of sweet coconut water, ripe pear, and a burst of tart grapefruit that cuts right through the initial richness. Within half an hour, the fruit settles into a warm bakery aroma centered on toasted praline, creamy jasmine blossoms, and smooth rosewood. As the hours tick by, a cozy bas…

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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 Embrace?

Alchimie takes 4 of 5 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Embrace is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Embrace for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Embrace?

They last about the same: Alchimie 77/100, Embrace 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Embrace?

Projection is very close: Alchimie 70/100, Embrace 69/100 for sillage.

Do Alchimie and Embrace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Coconut, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Alchimie or Embrace better for summer or winter?

Embrace suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Embrace?

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. Embrace has top notes of Coconut, Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Praline, Jasmine and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Moss.