Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Venera

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,923 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #376 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Venera

Champagne

4.673 votes

Rank #51,047 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Venera
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie3/4

Venera1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Venera
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

VeneraChampagne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVeneraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

floral100%

fruity86%

fresh72%

sweet58%

citrus44%

green30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

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

FreesiaGreen ApplePeonyPear

Heart2-4 hrs

KumquatOrchidAmmophilaIrisWhite LilyMandarin OrangeHoneyGrapes

Base6-8 hrs

CaramelAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Caramel and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Venera, 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

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 22%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#376

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#51,047

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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Venera by Champagne delivers an immediate splash of tart green apple and chilled pear. Crisp freesia cuts through the initial fruit mist within seconds. The opening is bright and unapologetic. Then, a lush garden of white lily, purple lilac, and honeyed orchid expands across the skin to create a fresh citrus floral pe…

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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 Venera?

Alchimie takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Venera is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Venera for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Venera?

They last about the same: Alchimie 77/100, Venera 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Venera?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Venera 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Venera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Caramel and Tonka Bean.

Is Alchimie or Venera better for summer or winter?

Venera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Venera?

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. Venera has top notes of Freesia, Green Apple, Peony and Pear, heart notes of Kumquat, Orchid, Ammophila and Iris, a base of Caramel, Amber and Tonka Bean.