Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Caprice De Marie

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,002 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Caprice De Marie

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.5182 votes

Rank #18,112 FruitySweet

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.
Caprice De Marie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie6/7

Caprice De Marie1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Caprice De MarieChabaud Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.51/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%

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

21%Love

37%Like

18%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

caramel65%

powdery48%

musky30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantPineapplePear

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachCaramel

Base5-7 hrs

MuskNatural VanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pear, Black Currant and Caramel. Durations are only published for Caprice De Marie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer87

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night25

Category winnerCaprice De MarieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 39%Party 25%Date 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#18,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Caprice De Marie by Chabaud Maison de Parfum serves up a burst of candied fruit with an unapologetic kick. The first spray delivers tart black currant alongside juicy pineapple and crisp pear. It hits with the familiar, clean brightness of a luxury fruity shampoo before mellowing down. Soon, ripe peach flesh merges wi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchimie or Caprice De Marie?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Caprice De Marie is rated 3.51/5 from 82 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Caprice De Marie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Caprice De Marie?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Caprice De Marie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Caprice De Marie?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Caprice De Marie 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Caprice De Marie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Pear, Black Currant and Caramel.

Is Alchimie or Caprice De Marie better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alchimie and Caprice De Marie?

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. Caprice De Marie has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple and Pear, heart notes of Peach and Caramel, a base of Musk, Natural Vanilla and Patchouli.