Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Tres Jourdan

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,994 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #376 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Tres Jourdan

Charles Jourdan

3.7274 votes

Rank #38,814 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Tres Jourdan
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie6/7

Tres Jourdan1/7

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

Tres JourdanCharles Jourdan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

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

20%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value60

Category winnerTres JourdanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

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

Top20-30 mins

ApricotPeachGrapefruitCassiaRaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRoseTuberoseJasmineOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

HeliotropeMuskAmberCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Cassia, Mandarin Orange and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Tres Jourdan, 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

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#376

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#38,814

PerfumerMark Buxton

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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Tres Jourdan by Charles Jourdan is a bright, nostalgic fruity floral that captures early 1990s optimism. The first spray releases a tangy burst of ripe apricot, juicy peach, and tart grapefruit. It smells cheerful and crisp. Within twenty minutes, the lively fruit basket softens into an expansive heart of powdery viol…

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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 Tres Jourdan?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Tres Jourdan is rated 3.72/5 from 74 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tres Jourdan for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Tres Jourdan?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Tres Jourdan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Tres Jourdan?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Tres Jourdan 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Tres Jourdan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Cassia, Mandarin Orange and Heliotrope.

Is Alchimie or Tres Jourdan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alchimie is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Tres Jourdan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Tres Jourdan?

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. Tres Jourdan has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Grapefruit and Cassia, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Cedar.