Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Cherry

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,033 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #374 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Cherry

Zara

3.87113 votes

Rank #14,122 FruitySweet

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.
Cherry
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Alchimie5/7

Cherry2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

CherryZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 48%Had 52%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

19%Love

64%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

cherry77%

vanilla65%

citrus53%

powdery42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and vanilla

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

CherryPlum

Heart

PearMandarin Orange

Base

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPlum, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Vanilla. 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–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall27

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#374

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#14,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

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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Zara Cherry targets women who want a simple, cheerful everyday fruit scent. It opens with tart red cherry and dark plum, then transitions into a softer pear base. This light, uncomplicated blend suits casual spring mornings or warm afternoon walks when you want to smell clean and fruity without wearing a heavy designe…

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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 Cherry?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Cherry is rated 3.87/5 from 113 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cherry for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Cherry?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Cherry 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Cherry?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Cherry 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Plum, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Vanilla.

Is Alchimie or Cherry better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alchimie and Cherry?

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. Cherry has top notes of Cherry and Plum, heart notes of Pear and Mandarin Orange, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.