Alchimie vs Harmony
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.
AlchimieChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
HarmonyChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alchimie5/7
Harmony2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Alchimie
- Community sentiment
- Alchimie
- Longevity
- Alchimie
- Sillage & projection
- Alchimie
- Value for money
- Harmony
- Versatility
- Harmony
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Alchimie
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlchimieRochasHarmonySymétrieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
3.59/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 37%Had 20%Want 44%
Category winnerAlchimieRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
39%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
1,736 votes
14%Love
51%Like
17%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
105 votes
Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlchimie
SillageAlchimie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHarmonyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
amber84%
citrus77%
floral69%
vanilla61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange
Heart
Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk
Top
PearBergamotPink Grapefruit
Heart
Vanilla OrchidPlumJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPlum, Pear, Jasmine and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer82
Fall95
Winter55
Day100
Night54
Category winnerHarmonyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#380
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews163
Overall rank#15,052
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlchimie 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…
Reviews →Harmony by Symétrie opens with a bright burst of Anjou pear and sparkling pink grapefruit that feels youthful and fresh. It quickly settles into a creamy heart of vanilla orchid and jammy plum, offering a clean, lotion like texture. The dry down is soft and cozy, leaning on a gentle base of tonka bean and amber crysta…
Reviews →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 Harmony?
Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Harmony is rated 3.59/5 from 105 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Harmony for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Harmony?
Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Harmony 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchimie or Harmony?
Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Harmony 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchimie and Harmony smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Pear, Jasmine and Tonka Bean.
Is Alchimie or Harmony better for summer or winter?
For summer, Harmony is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Harmony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchimie and Harmony?
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. Harmony has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Plum and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood.
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