Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Lilac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,155 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Lilac

O Boticário

4.25235 votes

Rank #29,052 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Lilac
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Alchimie5/7

Lilac2/7

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

LilacO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 235 votes

Have 63%Had 9%Want 28%

Category winnerLilacRating 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

51%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value62

Category winnerLilacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

floral100%

fresh88%

white floral77%

fruity65%

green53%

sweet42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, fruity 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

Top

PearPeach BlossomFreesiaMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LilacLily of the ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskCashmeranAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesLilac, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. 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

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#29,052

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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Lilac by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of crisp pear, tart mandarin orange, and airy freesia blossom. The heart brings forward a fresh bouquet of true lilac, lily of the valley, and sweet jasmine petals that feel clean and dewy rather than heavy or powdery. As the scent settles, smooth cashmeran, soft cedarwoo…

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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 Lilac?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Lilac is rated 4.25/5 from 235 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Lilac for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Lilac?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Lilac 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Lilac?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Lilac 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Lilac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Lilac, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Alchimie or Lilac 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 Lilac?

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. Lilac has top notes of Pear, Peach Blossom, Freesia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lilac, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cashmeran, Amber and Cedar.