Alchimie vs Night Dose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Night Dose takes 4 of 7 categories.
AlchimieChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Night DoseChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Alchimie3/7
Night Dose4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Alchimie
- Community sentiment
- Alchimie
- Longevity
- Night Dose
- Sillage & projection
- Night Dose
- Value for money
- Night Dose
- Versatility
- Night Dose
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Alchimie
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlchimieRochasNight DoseVertusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
3.56/ 5 · 102 votes
Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%
Category winnerAlchimieRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
39%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
1,736 votes
25%Love
33%Like
15%Ok
25%Dislike
2%Hate
102 votes
Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNight Dose
SillageNight Dose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNight DoseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
fruity100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
woody77%
powdery69%
rose61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange
Heart
Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk
Top
SaffronPlumMirabelleAppleGrapefruit
Heart
Damask RosePeachHeliotropeCoconutOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodAmberMuskTobaccoTonka BeanOakmossCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Coconut and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring60
Summer38
Fall100
Winter63
Day58
Night100
Category winnerNight DoseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#380
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews163
Overall rank#13,577
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlchimie 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…
Reviews →Vertus Night Dose offers a dense, jammy opening of sweet plum and saffron, settling into a rich heart of coconut and damask rose. Warm base notes of tobacco and cedar wood provide depth, making this unisex scent ideal for cool autumn evenings. It balances heavy fruit with dark resins, presenting a bold alternative to …
Reviews →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 Night Dose?
Night Dose takes 4 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Night Dose is rated 3.56/5 from 102 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Night Dose for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Night Dose?
Night Dose lasts longest (Night Dose 81/100, Alchimie 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchimie or Night Dose?
Night Dose projects furthest (Night Dose 80/100, Alchimie 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchimie and Night Dose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Coconut and Heliotrope.
Is Alchimie or Night Dose better for summer or winter?
For summer, Night Dose is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Night Dose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchimie and Night Dose?
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. Night Dose has top notes of Saffron, Plum, Mirabelle and Apple, heart notes of Damask Rose, Peach, Heliotrope and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Tobacco.
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