Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Laguna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,636 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Laguna

Salvador Dali · 1991

3.756,716 votes

Rank #29,739 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Laguna
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Alchimie6/7

Laguna1/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Alchimie
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Laguna
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

LagunaSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 6,716 votes

Have 50%Had 50%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

24%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

6,716 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value71

Category winnerLagunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and vanilla

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

Top

PineappleMoroccan LemonGrapefruitGalbanum LeafPeachPlumMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart

Italian IrisBrazilian RosewoodJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian Rose

Base

CoconutVanillaMadagascar SandalwoodTonka BeanMuskPatchouliAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Coconut. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, 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

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#29,739

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched1991

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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Salvador Dali Laguna is a sunny, refreshing blend of juicy pineapple, bright Moroccan lemon, and velvety peach resting over a smooth base of coconut, vanilla, and warm sandalwood. Created in 1991 by master perfumer Mark Buxton, this classic scent skips heavy ocean salt in favor of a warm tropical breeze. The crisp cit…

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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 Laguna?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Laguna is rated 3.75/5 from 6,716 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Laguna for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Laguna?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Laguna 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Laguna?

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

Do Alchimie and Laguna smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Coconut.

Is Alchimie or Laguna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alchimie is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Laguna?

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. Laguna has top notes of Pineapple, Moroccan Lemon, Grapefruit and Galbanum Leaf, heart notes of Italian Iris, Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Coconut, Vanilla, Madagascar Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.