Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Pamplemousse&Basilic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,946 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Pamplemousse&Basilic

L'Essence des Notes

4.2726 votes

Rank #19,477 CitrusAromatic

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.
Pamplemousse&Basilic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alchimie5/7

Pamplemousse&Basilic2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Pamplemousse&BasilicL'Essence des Notes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

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

46%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value73

Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity and soft spicy

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

Top

GrapefruitBlack CurrantBasil

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleySageCarrot

Base

MuskRoseJasmine

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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–

Spring84

Summer100

Fall16

Winter5

Day100

Night6

Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#19,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Pamplemousse&Basilic by L'Essence des Notes strikes with a tart burst of crushed grapefruit and peppery basil right off the sprayer. The opening feels raw, green, and cold, cutting through humid summer heat with a sharp herbal kick. As the bitter citrus shell softens, quiet layers of carrot seed, sage, and clean 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchimie or Pamplemousse&Basilic?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Pamplemousse&Basilic is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pamplemousse&Basilic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Pamplemousse&Basilic?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Pamplemousse&Basilic 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Pamplemousse&Basilic?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Pamplemousse&Basilic 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Pamplemousse&Basilic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Alchimie or Pamplemousse&Basilic better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alchimie and Pamplemousse&Basilic?

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. Pamplemousse&Basilic has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Currant and Basil, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Sage and Carrot, a base of Musk, Rose and Jasmine.