Fragrance comparison

White Gold vs Alchimie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,953 ratings analysed

White Gold

Regalien

3.8533 votes

Rank #17,876 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.

White Gold
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on 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 longevity. Best in winter.

White Gold2/7

Alchimie5/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Alchimie
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: White Gold
Value for money: Alchimie
Versatility: White Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alchimie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White GoldRegalien

AlchimieRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 26%Had 24%Want 49%

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

33%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

33 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageWhite Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

rose84%

caramel77%

ozonic69%

amber61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPlumOzonic notesBergamot

Heart

RoseOrris RootJasmine

Base

CaramelTonka BeanDark ChocolateLabdanumPatchouli

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Plum, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer64

Fall71

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWhite GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,876

PerfumerCara Sylvain

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Gold by Regalien is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. White Gold was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Cara Sylvain. Top notes are Pear, Plum, Ozonic notes and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Orris Root and Jasmine; base notes are Caramel, Tonka Bean, Dark Chocolate, Labdanum and Patchouli…

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, White Gold or Alchimie?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. White Gold is rated 3.85/5 from 33 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose White Gold for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, White Gold or Alchimie?

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

Which projects more, White Gold or Alchimie?

White Gold projects furthest (White Gold 74/100, Alchimie 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Gold and Alchimie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Plum, Rose and Jasmine.

Is White Gold or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

For summer, White Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, White Gold is the stronger pick. White Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Gold and Alchimie?

White Gold has top notes of Pear, Plum, Ozonic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Tonka Bean, Dark Chocolate and Labdanum. 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.