Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Delirium Delight

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,925 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #376 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Delirium Delight

Mango

4.805 votes

Rank #41,325 VanillaFruity

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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.
Delirium Delight
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alchimie4/4

Delirium Delight0/4

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

Delirium DelightMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

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

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

vanilla100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

coconut65%

tropical53%

powdery42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, vanilla 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

Top20-30 mins

CoconutMangoSicilian Mandarin Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

HeliotropeGardeniaLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaPlumMusk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Coconut, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Delirium Delight, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 23%Date 21%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#376

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#41,325

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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Mango Delirium Delight delivers an easygoing tropical escape. Do not expect heavy drama. The opening unleashes a juicy splash of golden mango paired with creamy coconut nectar. You will notice a brief alcohol flash for the first two minutes before Sicilian mandarin blossom brings a gentle floral breeze. The heart soft…

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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 Delirium Delight?

Alchimie takes 4 of 4 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Delirium Delight is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Delirium Delight for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Delirium Delight?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Delirium Delight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Delirium Delight?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Delirium Delight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Delirium Delight smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Coconut, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Alchimie or Delirium Delight better for summer or winter?

Delirium Delight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Delirium Delight?

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. Delirium Delight has top notes of Coconut, Mango and Sicilian Mandarin Blossom, heart notes of Heliotrope, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Plum and Musk.