Alchimie
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1998 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Babylonia
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A legendary, much-missed masterpiece, Alchimie is either an intoxicating, complex floriental dream or a muddled, cucumber-pickled nightmare depending on your skin chemistry. The passion for its return is palpable, a true testament to its unique, divisive charm.
This one's a divisive lush-store-in-a-bottle scent. Some find it a fruity, powdery delight with excellent performance; others call it a flat, generic, and even 'plastic' offering from a house known for better. Try before you commit, as your skin chemistry will play a major role here.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 8% |
| Floral | 28% | 27% |
| Fruity | 17% | 15% |
| Green | 10% | 6% |
| Sweet | 35% | 32% |
| Warm | 7% | 13% |
| Woody | 5% | 4% |
| Earthy | 2% | 6% |
| Animalic | 4% | 6% |
| Fresh | 16% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its rich, enveloping nature and reported strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for date nights or formal events where its depth can truly shine. While some find it too much for casual daytime, many still cherish it for cozy, relaxed moments, especially in cooler weather.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent performance and sweet, warm accords make it a bit much for the office unless applied very sparingly. However, its lush, long-lasting nature is perfect for date nights and adds a touch of glamour to casual and formal evenings alike.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla accords and Blackcurrant, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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