Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Daisy Dream Forever

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,612 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Daisy Dream Forever

Marc Jacobs

3.86692 votes

Rank #5,282 FruityFresh

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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 Forever
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie6/7

Daisy Dream Forever1/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Alchimie
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Daisy Dream Forever
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 Dream ForeverMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 692 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

27%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

692 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDaisy Dream ForeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

fresh86%

floral72%

sweet58%

white floral44%

tropical30%

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

Heart2-4 hrs

WisteriaLitchiJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

White Woods

InformationalShared notesPear, Wisteria and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Daisy Dream Forever, 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

Winter23

Day100

Night37

Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Casual 41%Work 28%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#5,282

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews95

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 Forever intensifies the breezy charm of the original Daisy Dream by stepping up to an Eau de Parfum concentration. The scent opens with a burst of sweet blackberry, chilled pear nectar, and a brisk splash of tart grapefruit. Within twenty minutes, the initial sparkle settles into a dewy floral …

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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 Forever?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Daisy Dream Forever is rated 3.86/5 from 692 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Daisy Dream Forever for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Daisy Dream Forever?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Daisy Dream Forever 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Daisy Dream Forever?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Daisy Dream Forever 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Daisy Dream Forever smell similar?

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

Is Alchimie or Daisy Dream Forever better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alchimie and Daisy Dream Forever?

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 Forever has top notes of Blackberry, Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Wisteria, Litchi and Jasmine, a base of White Woods.