Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Gucci Eau de Parfum II

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 7,690 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Gucci

4.155,770 votes

Rank #2,536 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie6/7

Gucci Eau de Parfum II1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Gucci Eau de Parfum IIGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 5,770 votes

Have 33%Had 44%Want 22%

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

41%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

5,770 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, floral 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantRed BerriesCassiaBitter OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

BlackberryPeonyVioletFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarMuskHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Cassia, Mandarin Orange and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Gucci Eau de Parfum II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall40

Winter34

Day100

Night25

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#2,536

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews202

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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Gucci Eau de Parfum II offers a crisp, tart opening that sets it apart from typical sweet fruity perfumes. It begins with a bright splash of bitter orange, mandarin orange, black currant, and tangy red berries, underscored by aromatic cassia. As the top settles, a dewy floral heart emerges with blackberry, soft peony,…

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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 Gucci Eau de Parfum II?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Gucci Eau de Parfum II is rated 4.15/5 from 5,770 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Gucci Eau de Parfum II for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Gucci Eau de Parfum II?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Gucci Eau de Parfum II 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Gucci Eau de Parfum II?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Gucci Eau de Parfum II 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Gucci Eau de Parfum II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Cassia, Mandarin Orange and Heliotrope.

Is Alchimie or Gucci Eau de Parfum II better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Gucci Eau de Parfum II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Gucci Eau de Parfum II?

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. Gucci Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Black Currant, Red Berries, Cassia and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Blackberry, Peony, Violet and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Heliotrope.