Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Sophia

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,926 ratings analysed

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sophia

Patrizia Pepe

4.336 votes

Rank #47,195 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sophia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sophia
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Alchimie1/3

Sophia2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sophia
Sillage & projection: Sophia
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

AlchimieRochas

SophiaPatrizia Pepe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 15%Had 11%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySophia

SillageSophia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

sweet100%

fruity86%

tropical72%

coconut58%

caramel44%

citrus30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

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

Notes

PineapplePapayaPeachCoconutMandarin OrangeCaramelSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Coconut 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 season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#47,195

PerfumerNot listed

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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Sophia by Patrizia Pepe pairs juicy tropical fruit with warm caramel. The opening hits immediately with bright pineapple, mandarin orange, and tangy papaya before settling into a creamier heart of peach and coconut. As the bright fruit tones taper off, a base of sandalwood, caramel, and clean musk hugs the skin for ho…

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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 Sophia?

Sophia takes 2 of 3 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Sophia is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sophia for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Sophia?

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

Which projects more, Alchimie or Sophia?

Sophia projects furthest (Sophia 75/100, Alchimie 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Sophia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Coconut and Caramel.

Is Alchimie or Sophia better for summer or winter?

Sophia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Sophia?

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. Sophia features Pineapple, Papaya, Peach, Coconut and Mandarin Orange.