Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Minx

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,924 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Minx

Siren Song Elixirs

4.004 votes

Rank #57,197 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Minx
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on longevity.

Alchimie3/4

Minx1/4

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

MinxSiren Song Elixirs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 3%Want 87%

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

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMinx

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

floral100%

violet86%

powdery72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

vanilla30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and powdery

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

Notes

VioletWisteriaMacaronsLilacVanillaCoconut

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLilac, Wisteria, Coconut and Vanilla. 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–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

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#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#57,197

PerfumerNot listed

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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Minx is a soft floral gourmand built around violet, powdery lilac and a sweet macaroon effect. Coconut and vanilla give it a creamy, rounded base, while wisteria keeps the florals airy rather than heavy. It reads feminine, sweet and polished, with a cosy texture that may suit romantic day wear, cooler spring weather,…

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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 Minx?

Alchimie takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Minx is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Minx for a floral and violet character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Minx?

Minx lasts longest (Minx 80/100, Alchimie 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Minx?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Minx 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Minx smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Lilac, Wisteria, Coconut and Vanilla.

Is Alchimie or Minx better for summer or winter?

Minx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Minx?

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. Minx features Violet, Wisteria, Macarons, Lilac and Vanilla.