Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Marrakech

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,931 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #380 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Marrakech

Jacques Battini

3.5511 votes

Rank #55,268 WoodyFruity

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.
Marrakech
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alchimie4/5

Marrakech1/5

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

MarrakechJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 58%

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

27%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value92

Category winnerMarrakechBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

fruity88%

vanilla77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, vanilla 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

FruitsPlumGreen AppleCoconutPeachLemonBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseViolet Leaf

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Coconut 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–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#380

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#55,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Marrakech by Jacques Battini offers a bright, fruity opening dominated by plum, green apple, and peach. As it settles, jasmine and rose notes emerge before warming into a base of vanilla and sandalwood. It works well as a versatile daily fragrance, particularly suited for transitional weather in spring or autumn when …

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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 Marrakech?

Alchimie takes 4 of 5 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Marrakech is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Marrakech for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Marrakech?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Marrakech 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Marrakech?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Marrakech 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Marrakech smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Coconut and Jasmine.

Is Alchimie or Marrakech better for summer or winter?

Marrakech suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Marrakech?

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. Marrakech has top notes of Fruits, Plum, Green Apple and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.