Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Gabrielle

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 9,535 ratings analysed

7 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #376 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Gabrielle

Chanel

3.707,615 votes

Rank #34,159 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 7 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Gabrielle
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie7/7

Gabrielle0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

GabrielleChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 7,615 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

25%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

7,615 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

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

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyPearPink Pepper

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodCashmeranOrris

InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gabrielle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night28

Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#376

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#34,159

PerfumerOlivier Polge

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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Chanel Gabrielle is an airy, sunlit white floral fragrance built around a polished bouquet of orange blossom, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and Grasse tuberose. The opening sprays hit with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit and sweet mandarin peel before softening into a lush, clean floral heart. As the citrus sparkle subsides …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchimie or Gabrielle?

Alchimie takes 7 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Gabrielle is rated 3.70/5 from 7,615 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Gabrielle for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Gabrielle?

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

Which projects more, Alchimie or Gabrielle?

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

Do Alchimie and Gabrielle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Alchimie or Gabrielle better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alchimie and Gabrielle?

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. Gabrielle has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Orris.