Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Gucci Guilty

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 11,750 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci Guilty

Gucci

3.909,830 votes

Rank #4,301 FloralSoft Spicy

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.
Gucci Guilty
Choose it for a floral and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alchimie5/7

Gucci Guilty2/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Alchimie
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Gucci Guilty
Versatility: Gucci Guilty
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 GuiltyGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 9,830 votes

Have 43%Had 36%Want 21%

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

30%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

9,830 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value48

Category winnerGucci GuiltyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

floral100%

soft spicy92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

patchouli69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LilacPeachGeraniumJasmineBlack Currant

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliAmberWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Lilac, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer36

Fall100

Winter80

Day91

Night100

Category winnerGucci GuiltyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#4,301

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews208

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 Guilty opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper balanced by bright mandarin orange and citrusy bergamot. That zesty warmth quickly gives way to a soft, powdery heart where lilac takes the center stage, accompanied by juicy peach, sweet geranium, and a touch of jasmine. As it settles, warm amber, clean white musk,…

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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 Guilty?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Gucci Guilty is rated 3.90/5 from 9,830 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Gucci Guilty for a floral and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Gucci Guilty?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Gucci Guilty 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Gucci Guilty?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Gucci Guilty 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Gucci Guilty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Lilac, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange.

Is Alchimie or Gucci Guilty better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Guilty is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Gucci Guilty suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Gucci Guilty?

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 Guilty has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Peach, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber, White Musk and Vanilla.