Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs CK One Shock Street Edition for Her

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,222 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

CK One Shock Street Edition for Her

Calvin Klein

3.92302 votes

Rank #28,038 SweetFruity

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.
CK One Shock Street Edition for Her
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie5/7

CK One Shock Street Edition for Her2/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Alchimie
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: CK One Shock Street Edition for Her
Versatility: CK One Shock Street Edition 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

CK One Shock Street Edition for HerCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 30%Had 30%Want 40%

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

25%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

302 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value66

Category winnerCK One Shock Street Edition for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

chocolate61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PlumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

CaramelFruity NotesChocolate

Base4 to 6 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPlum, Mandarin Orange, Caramel and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for CK One Shock Street Edition for Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall53

Winter48

Day100

Night23

Category winnerCK One Shock Street Edition for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#28,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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CK One Shock Street Edition for Her by Calvin Klein is a sweet gourmand eau de toilette that blends bright citrus fruit with rich dessert notes. It opens with juicy plum, sparkling bergamot, and mandarin orange, giving the first spray a fresh fruitiness. That initial zest quickly melts into an indulgent center dominat…

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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 CK One Shock Street Edition for Her?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; CK One Shock Street Edition for Her is rated 3.92/5 from 302 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose CK One Shock Street Edition for Her for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or CK One Shock Street Edition for Her?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, CK One Shock Street Edition for Her 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or CK One Shock Street Edition for Her?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, CK One Shock Street Edition for Her 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and CK One Shock Street Edition for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Mandarin Orange, Caramel and Sandalwood.

Is Alchimie or CK One Shock Street Edition for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK One Shock Street Edition for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. CK One Shock Street Edition for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and CK One Shock Street Edition 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. CK One Shock Street Edition for Her has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Caramel, Fruity Notes and Chocolate, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.