Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Cookie Cat

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,004 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Cookie Cat

Pussy Deluxe

3.8784 votes

Rank #15,298 VanillaSweet

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.
Cookie Cat
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alchimie5/7

Cookie Cat2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Cookie CatPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 54%

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

23%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value87

Category winnerCookie CatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

soft spicy77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and soft spicy

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

LicoricePear

Heart2-3 hrs

CaramelJasmineGardeniaLitchi

Base3-5 hrs

VanilaTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Jasmine, Caramel and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Cookie Cat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer31

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night50

Category winnerCookie CatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 49%Work 26%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#15,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Cookie Cat by Pussy Deluxe brings an unapologetic bakery sweetness wrapped in playful gothic charm. It opens with juicy pear and a distinct bite of dark licorice that cuts through the initial alcohol flash. Soon, warm caramel and creamy gardenia take over the midsection, softening any sharp edges into a sugary pastry …

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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 Cookie Cat?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Cookie Cat is rated 3.87/5 from 84 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cookie Cat for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Cookie Cat?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Cookie Cat 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Cookie Cat?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Cookie Cat 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Cookie Cat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Jasmine, Caramel and Tonka Bean.

Is Alchimie or Cookie Cat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cookie Cat is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Cookie Cat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Cookie Cat?

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. Cookie Cat has top notes of Licorice and Pear, heart notes of Caramel, Jasmine, Gardenia and Litchi, a base of Vanila, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.