Alchimie vs Private Label Button
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Private Label Button takes 2 of 3 categories.
AlchimieChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Private Label ButtonChoose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alchimie1/3
Private Label Button2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Private Label Button
- Sillage & projection
- Private Label Button
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
AlchimieRochasPrivate Label ButtonM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
43%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrivate Label Button
SillagePrivate Label Button
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
fruity100%
rose92%
powdery84%
floral77%
sweet69%
violet61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral
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
PlumCitrusesBlack CurrantPear
Heart
RoseVioletMimosaJasmine
Base
MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesPlum, Pear, Black Currant and Jasmine. 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–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#55,577
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Private Label Button by M. Micallef creates a bright, fruity opening with plum and black currant before softening into a rose and violet floral heart. It rests on a gentle base of musk and amber, making it a reliable choice for spring days. This floral fragrance offers a graceful presence suitable for daily wear when …
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 Private Label Button?
Private Label Button takes 2 of 3 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Private Label Button is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Private Label Button for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Private Label Button?
Private Label Button lasts longest (Private Label Button 84/100, Alchimie 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchimie or Private Label Button?
Private Label Button projects furthest (Private Label Button 89/100, Alchimie 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchimie and Private Label Button smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Pear, Black Currant and Jasmine.
Is Alchimie or Private Label Button better for summer or winter?
Private Label Button suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchimie and Private Label Button?
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. Private Label Button has top notes of Plum, Citruses, Black Currant and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber.
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