Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Capricho #BeMyself

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,380 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Capricho #BeMyself

O Boticário

4.09460 votes

Rank #9,552 VanillaCoconut

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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.
Capricho #BeMyself
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Alchimie5/7

Capricho #BeMyself2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Capricho #BeMyselfO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

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

44%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

460 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCapricho #BeMyselfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

vanilla100%

coconut92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both vanilla, 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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineVioletLilacCyclamenRose

Base

CoconutVanillaMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLilac, Mandarin Orange, Coconut and Jasmine. 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–

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCapricho #BeMyselfMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men1

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#9,552

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Capricho #BeMyself opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot that quickly settles into a sweet, comforting bowl of creamy shredded coconut and warm vanilla pudding. As the citrus fades, a soft bouquet of powdery violet, purple lilac, and delicate jasmine emerges, keeping the sweetness light and …

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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 Capricho #BeMyself?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Capricho #BeMyself is rated 4.09/5 from 460 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Capricho #BeMyself for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Capricho #BeMyself?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Capricho #BeMyself 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Capricho #BeMyself?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Capricho #BeMyself 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Capricho #BeMyself smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Lilac, Mandarin Orange, Coconut and Jasmine.

Is Alchimie or Capricho #BeMyself better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alchimie is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Capricho #BeMyself?

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. Capricho #BeMyself has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Lilac and Cyclamen, a base of Coconut, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.