Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs CH Birds Of Paradise For Her

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 2,035 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

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57%scent match

Closely related

CH Birds Of Paradise For Her

Carolina Herrera

4.07115 votes

Rank #15,882 FruityVanilla

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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.
CH Birds Of Paradise For Her
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alchimie5/7

CH Birds Of Paradise For Her1/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Alchimie
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: CH Birds Of Paradise For Her
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alchimie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

CH Birds Of Paradise For HerCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 89%Had 11%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

43%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fruity, vanilla and 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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

CoconutRose

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Coconut, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for CH Birds Of Paradise For Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall46

Winter27

Day100

Night37

Category winnerCH Birds Of Paradise For HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Casual 38%Date 26%Party 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#15,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Carolina Herrera CH Birds Of Paradise For Her delivers an instant rush of sunny escapism. It kicks off with a sharp, mouthwatering burst of tart black currant and sparkling neroli. That initial tang cuts cleanly through the air. Within fifteen minutes, the scent softens into a creamy heart of milky coconut and dewy pi…

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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 CH Birds Of Paradise For Her?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; CH Birds Of Paradise For Her is rated 4.07/5 from 115 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose CH Birds Of Paradise For Her for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or CH Birds Of Paradise For Her?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, CH Birds Of Paradise For Her 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or CH Birds Of Paradise For Her?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, CH Birds Of Paradise For Her 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and CH Birds Of Paradise For Her smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Coconut, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Alchimie or CH Birds Of Paradise For Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Birds Of Paradise For Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. CH Birds Of Paradise For Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and CH Birds Of Paradise For Her?

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. CH Birds Of Paradise For Her has top notes of Black Currant and Neroli, heart notes of Coconut and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.