Fragrance comparison

Elite Model Attitude vs Alchimie

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,953 ratings analysed

Elite Model Attitude

Parfums Elite

4.0933 votes

Rank #21,722 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elite Model Attitude
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Elite Model Attitude2/7

Alchimie4/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Elite Model Attitude
Versatility: Elite Model Attitude
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alchimie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elite Model AttitudeParfums Elite

AlchimieRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 31%Had 46%Want 23%

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerAlchimieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

61%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

51%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,736 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value47

Category winnerElite Model AttitudeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

soft spicy69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantCassiaPearLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletOsmanthusRose

Base6-8 hrs

CaramelTonka BeanAmber

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Cassia, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Elite Model Attitude, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night43

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElite Model AttitudeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 41%Date 23%Work 20%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,722

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elite Model Attitude opens with a brisk splash of tart black currant, crisp green cassia, and sweet pear nectar. It hits fast. A faint alcohol burst flashes off within sixty seconds, making way for a fresh floral core of powdery violet petals, osmanthus, and dewy rose. The drydown reveals the true character of this 20…

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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, Elite Model Attitude or Alchimie?

Alchimie takes 4 of 7 categories. Elite Model Attitude is rated 4.09/5 from 33 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Elite Model Attitude for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elite Model Attitude or Alchimie?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Elite Model Attitude 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite Model Attitude or Alchimie?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Elite Model Attitude 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Model Attitude and Alchimie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Cassia, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Elite Model Attitude or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elite Model Attitude is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Elite Model Attitude suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite Model Attitude and Alchimie?

Elite Model Attitude has top notes of Black Currant, Cassia, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Violet, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Caramel, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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.