Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,231 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella

Guerlain

3.93311 votes

Rank #13,100 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie5/7

Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella2/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Alchimie
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella
Versatility: Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alchimie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Aqua Allegoria Lilia BellaGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 311 votes

Have 29%Had 20%Want 51%

Category winnerAlchimieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,736 votes

35%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

311 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Lilia BellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

white floral100%

fresh83%

floral65%

green48%

rose30%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lily-of-the-ValleyLilac

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineRose

Base1 to 2 hours

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InformationalShared notesLilac, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer55

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night15

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Lilia BellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#13,100

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella by Guerlain offers an airy, dew-kissed floral green profile built around fresh spring blooms. Created by perfumer Jean-Paul Guerlain in 2001, the composition opens with realistic lily-of-the-valley and crisp lilac, evoking damp stems and clean outdoor air. As the initial spray settles, petal…

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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, Alchimie or Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella is rated 3.93/5 from 311 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Alchimie or Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella?

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. Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose.