Alchimie vs Seychelles
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.
AlchimieChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
SeychellesChoose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alchimie5/7
Seychelles2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Alchimie
- Community sentiment
- Alchimie
- Longevity
- Alchimie
- Sillage & projection
- Alchimie
- Value for money
- Seychelles
- Versatility
- Seychelles
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Alchimie
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlchimieRochasSeychellesPlace des LicesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%
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
32%Love
48%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlchimie
SillageAlchimie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSeychellesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
sweet100%
floral92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
white floral69%
caramel61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and vanilla
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
PeachMandarin OrangeBlack Currant
Heart
OrchidWhite FlowersPeony
Base
VanillaCaramelWhite MuskCedar
InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Caramel. 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
Summer100
Fall55
Winter36
Day100
Night42
Category winnerSeychellesMost 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#38,898
PerfumerMarie Duchêne
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Seychelles by Place des Lices delivers a sweet, sun-kissed breeze of ripe peach and warm caramel. This unisex blend pairs lush orchids with a soft base of white musk and cedar, capturing the relaxing feel of a tropical resort. It wears beautifully on warm spring afternoons and casual summer days.
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 Seychelles?
Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Seychelles is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Seychelles for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Seychelles?
Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Seychelles 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchimie or Seychelles?
Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Seychelles 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchimie and Seychelles smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Caramel.
Is Alchimie or Seychelles better for summer or winter?
For summer, Seychelles is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Seychelles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchimie and Seychelles?
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. Seychelles has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Orchid, White Flowers and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, White Musk and Cedar.
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