WS-R-1998

Alchimie

1998Men

fruity up front, then sweet, settling into floral.

Alchimie by Rochas is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Alchimie was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Peach, Plum, Lilac, Pear, Black Currant, Cassia, Hiacynth, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cucumber; middle notes are Black locust, Wisteria, Coconut, Heliotrope, Jasmine,…

fruity sweet floral vanilla

Nose: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Peach, Plum, Lilac, Pear, Black Currant, Cassia, Hiacynth, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cucumber
Heart· 2–4h
Black locust, Wisteria, Coconut, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Caramel, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber, Licorice, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

98%

70%

69%

53%

43%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall38%Winter35%Spring16%Summer11%Night53%Day47%Wears female90%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best date night perfumes — Community votes lean evening wear.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Rochas picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Alchimie smell like?

fruity up front, then sweet, settling into floral. Dominant accords: fruity, sweet, floral.

What notes are in Alchimie?

Top: Peach, Plum, Lilac, Pear, Black Currant, Cassia, Hiacynth, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cucumber. Heart: Black locust, Wisteria, Coconut, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Caramel, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber, Licorice, Musk.

How long does Alchimie last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Alchimie loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Alchimie best for?

Fall is the top pick (38%). Winter is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Alchimie?

Night wear leads at 53%. Day is a secondary pick at 47%.

Is Alchimie for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 90% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Alchimie?

Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Released in 1998.