Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Happyholic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,924 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Happyholic

Expand

2.754 votes

Rank #69,408 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 3 of 3 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Happyholic
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie3/3

Happyholic0/3

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

HappyholicExpand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

tropical84%

amber77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity 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

MangoGrapefruitGranny Smith appleAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRoseBlack CurrantLilac

Base3-5 hrs

AmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLilac, Black Currant, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Happyholic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#69,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Happyholic by Expand opens with an energetic burst of juicy mango, tart Granny Smith apple, and bright Amalfi lemon. It feels like cracking open a chilled tropical fruit punch on a hot sunny afternoon. As the initial citrus splash settles down, soft lilac blossoms, sweet rose, and ripe black currant step forward to gi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchimie or Happyholic?

Alchimie takes 3 of 3 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Happyholic is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Happyholic for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Happyholic?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Happyholic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Happyholic?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Happyholic 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Happyholic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Black Currant, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Alchimie or Happyholic better for summer or winter?

Happyholic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Happyholic?

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. Happyholic has top notes of Mango, Grapefruit, Granny Smith apple and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Black Currant and Lilac, a base of Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.