Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Perfetta

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,930 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Perfetta

Antonio Croce

4.1010 votes

Rank #55,239 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Perfetta
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie3/5

Perfetta2/5

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Perfetta
Sillage & projection: Perfetta
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

PerfettaAntonio Croce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

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

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPerfetta

SillagePerfetta

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%

woody100%

amber90%

rose80%

warm spicy70%

white floral60%

vanilla50%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both vanilla

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

Damask RoseBulgarian RoseWhite FlowersBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

Woody NotesGuaiac WoodJasminePeachCoconut

Base

BenzoinPrecious WoodsAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Coconut. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

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#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#55,239

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

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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Perfetta opens as a rich rose floral with black currant brightness and a softer mandarin lift, then turns warmer, woodier, and creamier as peach, coconut, amber, and white musk settle in. It reads feminine and quite full in character, so it may suit shoppers who enjoy bold rose-amber scents with noticeable trail and a…

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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 Perfetta?

Alchimie takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Perfetta is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Perfetta for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Perfetta?

Perfetta lasts longest (Perfetta 93/100, Alchimie 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Perfetta?

Perfetta projects furthest (Perfetta 85/100, Alchimie 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Perfetta smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Coconut.

Is Alchimie or Perfetta better for summer or winter?

Perfetta suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Perfetta?

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. Perfetta has top notes of Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, White Flowers and Black Currant, heart notes of Woody Notes, Guaiac Wood, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Benzoin, Precious Woods, Amber and White Musk.