Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Cacti

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,248 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

3%scent match

Clearly different

Cacti

Régime des Fleurs

3.91328 votes

Rank #4,632 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Cacti
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alchimie6/7

Cacti1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

CactiRégime des Fleurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 328 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

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

40%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

green100%

aquatic91%

aromatic83%

fresh74%

fresh spicy65%

ozonic56%

Scent match3%Clearly different

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

Notes

Aloe VeraWatery NotesBlack TeaShisoCucumberHeliotropeMateJasmine SambacBergamotAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer100

Fall18

Winter2

Day100

Night16

Category winnerCactiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men3

Unisex67

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#4,632

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews89

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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Cacti by Régime des Fleurs is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Cacti was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Mathieu Nardin. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as unique, complex blend exceeding sum of its parts; serene, high-end spa and zen atmosphere; crisp…

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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 Cacti?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Cacti is rated 3.91/5 from 328 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cacti for a green and aquatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Cacti?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Cacti 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Cacti?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Cacti 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Cacti smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Heliotrope and Amber.

Is Alchimie or Cacti better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cacti is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Cacti suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Cacti?

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. Cacti features Aloe Vera, Watery Notes, Black Tea, Shiso and Cucumber.