Alchimie vs Mamãe e Bebê
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mamãe e Bebê takes 4 of 7 categories.
AlchimieChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mamãe e BebêChoose it for a floral and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Alchimie3/7
Mamãe e Bebê4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mamãe e Bebê
- Community sentiment
- Mamãe e Bebê
- Longevity
- Alchimie
- Sillage & projection
- Alchimie
- Value for money
- Mamãe e Bebê
- Versatility
- Mamãe e Bebê
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Alchimie
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlchimieRochasMamãe e BebêNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
4.43/ 5 · 869 votes
Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%
Category winnerMamãe e BebêRating 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
54%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
869 votes
Category winnerMamãe e BebêMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlchimie
SillageAlchimie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMamãe e BebêBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
floral100%
lavender92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
fresh69%
musky61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both 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
LavenderBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LilacLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
MuskVanillaSandalwoodExotic Woods
InformationalShared notesLilac, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter64
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMamãe e BebêMost 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#27,430
PerfumerFrancisco Marano
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Natura Mamãe e Bebê is a soft, comforting fragrance that captures the essence of freshly bathed skin. Featuring gentle notes of lavender, bergamot, and white florals, it provides a clean, powdery finish. It is a popular choice for those seeking a light, non-intrusive scent suitable for daily wear or relaxing moments i…
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 Mamãe e Bebê?
Mamãe e Bebê takes 4 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Mamãe e Bebê is rated 4.43/5 from 869 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mamãe e Bebê for a floral and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Mamãe e Bebê?
Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Mamãe e Bebê 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchimie or Mamãe e Bebê?
Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Mamãe e Bebê 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchimie and Mamãe e Bebê smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Alchimie or Mamãe e Bebê 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 Mamãe e Bebê?
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. Mamãe e Bebê has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Exotic Woods.
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