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Alchimie vs Peach Please

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

Updated 1,940 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • Peach Please

    Choose it for a iris and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie4/5
Peach Please1/5
Ratings & consensus
Alchimie
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Alchimie
Sillage & projection
Alchimie
Value for money
Peach Please
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
Peach PleaseMith
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
3.60/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%
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

25%Love
35%Like
20%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value61
Category winnerPeach PleaseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
iris100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
violet77%
floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery 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
PeachIrisSaltBlack CurrantGrapefruit
Heart
RoseSageSeaweed
Base
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Tonka BeanCarrot Seeds
InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Rose and Tonka Bean. 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
Summer90
Fall20
Winter10
Day100
Night14
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex4
Women96
Men8
Unisex33
Women58
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#380

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#24,286

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Peach Please opens with a soft peach and iris pairing that quickly shifts toward a powdery, musky skin scent. Reviews suggest the fruit is brightest up top, while the dry-down leans elegant, slightly sweet, and more about texture than juicy freshness. This suits shoppers who enjoy powdery peach fragrances with a calm,…

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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 Peach Please?

Alchimie takes 4 of 5 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Peach Please is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Peach Please for a iris and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Peach Please?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Peach Please 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Peach Please?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Peach Please 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Peach Please smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Rose and Tonka Bean.

Is Alchimie or Peach Please better for summer or winter?

Peach Please suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Peach Please?

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. Peach Please has top notes of Peach, Iris, Salt and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Sage and Seaweed, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Tonka Bean and Carrot Seeds.

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