Alchimie by Rochas

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Alchimie is a feminine floriental fragrance, which possesses mysterious power to hypnotize all the senses and awaken desires. The delicate alchemy of love at the top notes is made of black currant, bergamot, peach and plum, along with cassia, lilac and pear. Middle notes introduce mimosa, rose, jasmine, heliotrope, lily-of-the-valley, coconut and wisteria. What makes the base of this scent so warm and powdery is vanilla, accompanied by sandalwood, tonka bean, musk and caramel. Creator of the perfume is Jacques Cavallier, and Serge Mandau is the designer of the bottle. It was first presented in 1998.

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LIN

I had this great perfume ones, many years ago and i still remmember it's wonderfull sweet fragrance. it's an amaizing perfume!! i love it very much. long lasting, sweet and floral... what a shame it's so hard to get nowdays.

03/17/10 13:09:35

lindsayxsc

A little bit old-fashioned smell, but absolutely in a positive way - reminding me of a tender and elegant upper class lady. Very delicate sweetness makes it sexy - not like a hot kitty, but smart princess knowing how to flirt appropriately

02/02/10 15:34:11

 

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In addition to the fragrance houses, I am also very much in love with German ans Italian houses like:
German:
Joop!
Jil Sander
Bogner
Marbert

And Italian:
Luciano Soprani
Roberto Capucci
Enrico Coveri

But ROCHAS, together with Balenciaga almost have a perfect score for me (meaning, liking almost EVERY perfume they ever produced).

01/30/10 04:11:00

 

Action

The thing with Rochas is, that they advertise very little in comparison with other houses. For me, Rochas is one of the top 5 houses, next to Balenciaga, Guerlain, Yves Rocher (vintage selection), Krizia and Trussardi. Rochas is outstanding and worth having almost ALL as far as I'm concerned.

01/30/10 04:05:47

samsara1977

I remember the scent, similar to Alchimie, it's Cinema by Yves Saint Laurent. It's a bit sweeter, but the light version is very similar, although I do prefer Alchimie. Cinema was such a hit in Europe, Alchimie wasn't and it was better. The advertising campagne wasn't that big, I think that made the difference, too bad many people are influenced by expensive campaigns (whom sometimes cost more than producing the scent).

01/30/10 03:13:48

 

samsara1977

I know there's a scent that's very similar to this, I just can't seem to remember. Posted it on Basenotes a couple of years ago, but everything has changed and I can't retrieve it.
I'll let you know as soon as I remember or find my post. I love Alchimie!

01/29/10 10:48:47

bonastanzi

I suspect that if you like Alchimie, you might like LouLou by Cacharel. Remind me very much of each other, although LouLou is definitely drier/colder and not as rich or carmely as Alchimie... but the fruit and floral notes are similar, at least on my skin. LouLou might be a good substitute since Alchimie is so difficult to find nowadays.

And, strangely, even the bottles look similar.

01/19/10 08:53:25

Flora55

I utterly love this - my bottle is getting low and wow, is it getting spendy now that it's discontinued! Rochas was just CRAZY to stop making this gem. So sexy and unusual, warm and inviting, and yet mysterious. I get an almost nutty undertone in Alchimie below the fruit notes, and it's just addictive. I hope I can afford another bottle, but it seems to be very much in demand now.

01/10/10 14:57:44

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Dark Curls

update: this scent drives me crazy... ^_^

01/02/10 13:31:06

Dark Curls

words fail me, this potion is just so divine. I finally got my unopened bottle today, & i am deeply in love. It smells so good! My fiance said it is one of the most sexy fragrances he has ever smelled on me. :-)

01/02/10 11:59:59

preciouspetal

Once you smell this scent, you will never forget it.
The most expensive smelling perfume ever made.
I have never smelt anything so enchanting and intoxicating.
If i ever see a bottle of this i will buy it.
Up until a couple of years ago, it used to be available in
Myers, but it suddenly disappeared from the shelves.
Why do they discontinue perfumes when they are so obviously well loved. Makes no sense whatsoever.

12/24/09 21:53:34

guest_Curls

EBAY! I just bought a bottle today from a perfume seller on there, mainly because I saw it was so rare and sought after.LOL I have never smelled it so I hope it smells as fabulous as everyone says it does!! The notes described in this fragrance often blend well with my chemistry. I am truly a perfume nut. :)

12/24/09 21:07:29

 

Adriana_87

I have to add,if anyone ever see it availible or something,please let me know because i am in love..

12/23/09 14:32:26

ignis

Really, for the life of me, i fail to understand why such a wonderful, SEDUCTIVE, fragrance had to be discontinued?!

This really is HEAVEN IN A BOTTLE. My goodness...

So unique, so sweet (not overpowering), so SEXY. I am normally very iffy about coconuts in fragrances but here, it's just so damn good. The coconut is just perfect, not too little, not too much. I immediately started dancing a little, when i sprayed it on - it's that good.

Perfect for day-wear (not for an office though), and great for nighttime outings.

I tried this on around the same time as Serpentine by Cavalli, and i do find bit of a similarity. Serpentine is greener and slightly lighter IMO. Alchimie is rounder, slightly deeper, sweeter, and definitely has more of a flirtatious flare then the latter.

12/01/09 04:45:42

Amarilia

Alchimie is synonyme for sex in a bottle ;-)
I miss Alchimie, I used to wear it years ago, and Iam so heartbroken because it has been discontinued. Rochas really made a big mistake! I've been searching all over Europe to find it, but so far haven't been lucky. There is nothing quite similar to it. I found some similarity in Givenchy Ange ou Demon top notes, but that scent is just not for me. I'll cherish Alchemie always in my heart, hoping I'll rediscover it someday , somewhere. Oh those sweet memories...

11/28/09 09:41:33

felineluvr

This magical elixir is just absolutely beautiful and one of my faves. To me it smells like creamy vanilla/caramel and has a softness to it...but still great sillage. I am sooo disappointed that it has been discontinued. I think Rochas made a big mistake. The sad thing is...there is nothing else that I have found that smells remotely like it.

10/28/09 16:01:52

crysna

my all time fav from Rochas! smells sweet and rich, warm and soft. it's a very femenine fragrance, had a good longevity. the bottle is gorgeous! sadly it's to hard to find it.

09/20/09 16:26:22

Kterhark

I bought the .17 bottle after reading that licorice and cucumber are the top two 'sexiest' scents. Why this combination scientists aren't sure, but this is the only women's fragrance that pops up with that combo. Indeed it is warm, spicy and something I would slip on if I were going out to the clubs. Just make sure to land your catch before the 3 hour mark, when it becomes a little stale and the dreaded coconut/caramel combo turns it into a stinkfest. Do try it though, for scientific purposes of course, to see how the licorice/cucumber thing works for you!

09/09/09 16:46:46

katnos_patsi

for me it smeell sexy, warm, hot and sweet

09/09/09 11:19:41

krmarich

I had this stunner packed away for a later gift after finding it in the clearance bin. Now I finally opened it and tried it. WOW! Absolutely luscious luxury in a bottle. Floriental? Why not. It is warm, but not stuffy. Sensual, not cloying like expected. This originates from a fasion house that pulls no punches with creating a complex and dramatic fragrance. I Have never tried any mens offerings. Perhaps I will. The only camparison I find is Casmir by Chopard. Its tasty, clean and seductive. It works fine in warm weather. Its too bad it has been discontinued. There is really not much on the market to compare it too.

06/17/09 10:08:21

Lenski

I've been looking for this perfume for quite some time. I have never been able to match up another fragrance quite as evocative and sophisticated as this one. It evokes a sense of mystery that is very classic and tragically romantic. However, I must say that this scent isn't for every skin type in my experience. I recommend 20 minutes of wear as a minimum to gauge whether or not it suits you. Very slight perspiration helps bring forward some of the more subtle notes...

For those that have it - this one is a little treasure. Gives every lady that wears it - the scent of aristocracy.

03/05/09 23:19:53

allexa27

I bought it today without smelling it first and I am surprised in a good way.I liked it a lot.When i read about the frag I was expecting heavy, super sweet oriental with sticky sweet dry down ,but nooo,istead it is very soft ,light,creamy oriental , super sexy and addictive.fills me up with harmony....

02/28/09 04:40:59

archangel

I was in love with this fragrance! So warm and tender.But, yes, it's very hard to get it nowdays.

01/11/09 00:05:01

Evel

One of my first grown up fragrances, when it was first released, so it holds good memories for me. I recently purchased another bottle and it still smells divine. A true oriental scent, a winner, so sad its discontinued.

12/03/08 06:22:32

d dolce vitta

Simply the best, alchimie its a great name for a great scence, it makes you feel like a queen.

11/10/08 06:49:55

Natalia78

This fragrance confirms an old saying that every woman can be beautiful only if she wants to.Imagine the most subtle cocktail made of coconut, vanilla and peach.the deep base is rich and musky.
A true gem among fragrances.

08/28/08 02:15:35

Nuppu

This is good, warm and comfy fragrance. Sadly pretty hard to get nowdays.

07/22/08 06:29:35

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