Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Cleo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,924 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Cleo

Maar

3.754 votes

Rank #64,915 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 4 of 4 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Cleo
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie4/4

Cleo0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

CleoMaar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

powdery100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

musky77%

woody69%

violet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity 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

PlumBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose GeraniumJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesPlum, Black Currant, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer25

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#64,915

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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Cleo by Maar opens with dark plum and tangy black currant, lifted by crisp bergamot. The scent quickly settles into a powdery heart of violet and rose geranium, anchored by Egyptian Nile Delta inspiration. Soft white cedar extract and clean musk linger close to the skin as it dries down. It wears best during breezy sp…

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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 Cleo?

Alchimie takes 4 of 4 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Cleo is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Cleo for a powdery and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Cleo?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Cleo 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Cleo?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Cleo 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Cleo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Black Currant, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Alchimie or Cleo better for summer or winter?

Cleo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Cleo?

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. Cleo has top notes of Plum, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and White Cedar Extract.