Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,989 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

Mugler

4.3369 votes

Rank #11,237 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alchimie4/7

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Alchimie
Longevity: Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Value for money: Alchimie
Versatility: Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alchimie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Show Collection Angel Extrait de ParfumMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 75%

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

57%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityShow Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

SillageShow Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and 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

Top20-30 mins

CoconutJasmineFruity NotesBergamotStrawberryMelonMandarin OrangeCassia

Heart3-4 hrs

HoneyOrchidRoseLily-of-the-ValleyBlackberryPlumApricotPeach

Base10-14+ hrs

PatchouliDark ChocolateCaramelCoumarinAmberSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Cassia and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer33

Fall64

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerShow Collection Angel Extrait de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 41%Party 35%Casual 15%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#11,237

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Mugler Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum delivers a concentrated, velvety spin on the legendary gourmand profile. Do not spray this with abandon. Just a drop creates an opulent personal aura. The opening reveals juicy melon, tart blackberry, and creamy coconut before dense folds of dark chocolate and golden hone…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchimie or Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum?

Alchimie takes 4 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 69 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum?

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum 80/100, Alchimie 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum?

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum 80/100, Alchimie 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Cassia and Mandarin Orange.

Is Alchimie or Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum?

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. Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Coconut, Jasmine, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Orchid, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Caramel and Coumarin.