Fragrance comparison

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir vs Alchimie

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 2,495 ratings analysed

2 wins

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir

Mugler

4.39575 votes

SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir2/3

Alchimie1/3

Ratings & consensus: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Community sentiment: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Alchimie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Not scored

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Les Parfums de CuirMugler

AlchimieRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel Les Parfums de CuirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

575 votes

51%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,736 votes

Category winnerAngel Les Parfums de CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LeatherCotton CandyCassiaCoconutMelonJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyBlack CurrantApricotPlumRed BerriesPeachIrisOrchid

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliDark ChocolateCaramelTonka BeanVanillaAmberMusk

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

InformationalShared notesCassia, Coconut, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Angel Les Parfums de Cuir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day34

Night100

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 20%Work 9%

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews64

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir takes Mugler’s famous patchouli-gourmand formula and wraps it in a supple leather jacket. Spray it once, and a brief hit of solvent alcohol quickly reveals tart bergamot, sweet cotton candy, and ripe apricot. You will notice the leather right away. It does not smell like animal dung or harsh …

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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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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, Angel Les Parfums de Cuir or Alchimie?

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir takes 2 of 3 categories. Angel Les Parfums de Cuir is rated 4.39/5 from 575 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Angel Les Parfums de Cuir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Do Angel Les Parfums de Cuir and Alchimie smell similar?

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

Is Angel Les Parfums de Cuir or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Angel Les Parfums de Cuir is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Les Parfums de Cuir is the stronger pick. Angel Les Parfums de Cuir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Les Parfums de Cuir and Alchimie?

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir has top notes of Leather, Cotton Candy, Cassia and Coconut, heart notes of Honey, Black Currant, Apricot and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Caramel and Tonka Bean. 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.