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Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum vs Alchimie

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

Updated 1,989 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Alchimie

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum3/7
Alchimie4/7
Ratings & consensus
Alchimie
Community sentiment
Alchimie
Longevity
Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Value for money
Alchimie
Versatility
Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Alchimie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Show Collection Angel Extrait de ParfumMugler
AlchimieRochas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 75%
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
57%Love
32%Like
0%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

69 votes

51%Love
39%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

1,736 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage80
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityShow Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

SillageShow Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value47
Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
CoconutJasmineFruity NotesBergamotStrawberryMelonMandarin OrangeCassia
Heart3-4 hrs
HoneyOrchidRoseLily-of-the-ValleyBlackberryPlumApricotPeach
Base10-14+ hrs
PatchouliDark ChocolateCaramelCoumarinAmberSandalwoodVanillaMusk
Top
PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange
Heart
Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange and Cassia. Durations are only published for Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring36
Summer33
Fall64
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerShow Collection Angel Extrait de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex17
Women83
Date 41%Party 35%Casual 15%Work 9%
Men0
Unisex4
Women96
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,833

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum delivers a concentrated, velvety spin on the legendary gourmand profile. Do not spray this with abandon. Just a drop creates an opulent personal aura. The opening reveals juicy melon, tart blackberry, and creamy coconut before dense folds of dark chocolate and golden hone…

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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, Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum or Alchimie?

Alchimie takes 4 of 7 categories. Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 69 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum or Alchimie?

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum 80/100, Alchimie 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum or Alchimie?

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum 80/100, Alchimie 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum and Alchimie smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Coconut, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange and Cassia.

Is Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum is the stronger pick. Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum and Alchimie?

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Coconut, Jasmine, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Orchid, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Caramel and Coumarin. 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.

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