Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Lei Glam

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 1,935 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #376 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Lei Glam

Bottega Verde

3.9315 votes

Rank #48,838 PowderySoft Spicy

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.
Lei Glam
Choose it for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alchimie4/5

Lei Glam1/5

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

Lei GlamBottega Verde

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 25%Had 16%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

33%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value65

Category winnerLei GlamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

powdery100%

soft spicy90%

floral80%

sweet70%

fresh60%

fruity50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet 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

Top

LilacRed Currant

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

Powdery NotesLicoriceWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesLilac, Jasmine, Rose and Licorice. 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–

Spring44

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#376

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#48,838

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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Bottega Verde Lei Glam opens with a bright tartness from red currant paired with soft lilac. As the initial spray settles, jasmine and rose bring a gentle floral heart to the surface. The base dries down into heavy powdery notes mixed with woody notes and a distinct touch of licorice. The overall scent feels pillowy a…

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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 Lei Glam?

Alchimie takes 4 of 5 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Lei Glam is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Lei Glam for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Lei Glam?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Lei Glam 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Lei Glam?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Lei Glam 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Lei Glam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Jasmine, Rose and Licorice.

Is Alchimie or Lei Glam better for summer or winter?

Lei Glam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Lei Glam?

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. Lei Glam has top notes of Lilac and Red Currant, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Powdery Notes, Licorice and Woody Notes.