Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Spring in Paris

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,013 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Spring in Paris

Celine Dion

4.0993 votes

Rank #16,194 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Spring in Paris
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie5/7

Spring in Paris2/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Alchimie
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Spring in Paris
Versatility: Spring in Paris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alchimie

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Spring in ParisCeline Dion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 34%Had 33%Want 33%

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

32%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSpring in ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and soft spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

CassiaRed CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleySyringaJasmineOsmanthus

Base4-5 hrs

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCassia, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Spring in Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall7

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Category winnerSpring in ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#16,194

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews20

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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Do not expect heavy drama here. Celine Dion Spring in Paris delivers a breezy wash of fresh white flowers and tart garden fruit. The first spray brings a sharp burst of mandarin orange and red currant before softening into clean lily-of-the-valley and syringa blossoms. Cassia adds green crispness. Nothing turns heavy …

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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 Spring in Paris?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Spring in Paris is rated 4.09/5 from 93 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Spring in Paris for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Spring in Paris?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Spring in Paris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Spring in Paris?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Spring in Paris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Spring in Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Cassia, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Alchimie or Spring in Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spring in Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Spring in Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Spring in Paris?

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. Spring in Paris has top notes of Cassia, Red Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Syringa, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Vanilla and Musk.