Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Daisy Dream

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5,997 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Daisy Dream

Marc Jacobs

3.864,077 votes

Rank #4,351 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Daisy Dream
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie6/7

Daisy Dream1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Daisy DreamMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 4,077 votes

Have 66%Had 34%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

24%Love

51%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

4,077 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDaisy DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet 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

BlackberryPearGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

WisteriaLitchiJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWhite WoodCoconut Water

InformationalShared notesPear, Wisteria, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Daisy Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night19

Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews210

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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Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream is an airy, dew-kissed floral fruity fragrance designed for easy daytime wear. It smells like crisp shampoo and blue skies. The opening hits with tart blackberry, juicy pear, and chilled grapefruit before blooming into delicate wisteria petals and soft jasmine. A sheer base of coconut water, pa…

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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 Daisy Dream?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Daisy Dream is rated 3.86/5 from 4,077 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Daisy Dream for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Daisy Dream?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Daisy Dream 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Daisy Dream?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Daisy Dream 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Daisy Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Wisteria, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Alchimie or Daisy Dream better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alchimie and Daisy Dream?

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. Daisy Dream has top notes of Blackberry, Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Wisteria, Litchi and Jasmine, a base of Musk, White Wood and Coconut Water.