Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Daisy Dream Petals

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,943 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Daisy Dream Petals

Marc Jacobs

3.4823 votes

Rank #38,180 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Alchimie4/5

Daisy Dream Petals1/5

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Daisy Dream Petals
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

Daisy Dream PetalsMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

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

17%Love

43%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value62

Category winnerDaisy Dream PetalsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

floral90%

fresh80%

sweet70%

tropical60%

citrus50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, floral 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

Top15-30 mins

BlackberryPearGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

WisteriaLitchiJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

CoconutMuskWhite Wood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall36

Winter9

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#38,180

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Daisy Dream Petals by Marc Jacobs delivers an airy splash of tart blackberry, chilled pear, and brisk grapefruit. It opens with a momentary burst of bright alcohol mist before settling into dewy wisteria blossoms and translucent litchi pulp. The heart stays light, skipping any heavy syrup in favor of pale jasmine peta…

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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 Petals?

Alchimie takes 4 of 5 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Daisy Dream Petals is rated 3.48/5 from 23 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Daisy Dream Petals for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Daisy Dream Petals?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Daisy Dream Petals 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Daisy Dream Petals?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Daisy Dream Petals 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Daisy Dream Petals smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Wisteria, Coconut and Jasmine.

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

Daisy Dream Petals suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Daisy Dream Petals?

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