Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Week-End A Cassis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,923 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Week-End A Cassis

L'Eau De Cassis

4.003 votes

Rank #62,954 CitrusAmber

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.
Week-End A Cassis
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie3/4

Week-End A Cassis1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Week-End A Cassis
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

Week-End A CassisL'Eau De Cassis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

33%Like

33%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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerWeek-End A CassisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

amber92%

white floral84%

musky77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

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

BergamotGrapefruitJasmineRoseTonka BeanMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#62,954

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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Bergamot and grapefruit open Week-End A Cassis with a tart, sunny snap that cools quickly into fresh jasmine and rose petals. As the initial citrus sizzle settles, warm amber and musk ground the florals for warm spring mornings and casual weekend wear. It stays clean, light, and understated on skin during mild weather.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchimie or Week-End A Cassis?

Alchimie takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Week-End A Cassis is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Week-End A Cassis for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Week-End A Cassis?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Week-End A Cassis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Week-End A Cassis?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Week-End A Cassis 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Week-End A Cassis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Tonka Bean and Amber.

Is Alchimie or Week-End A Cassis better for summer or winter?

Week-End A Cassis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Week-End A Cassis?

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. Week-End A Cassis features Bergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Rose and Tonka Bean.