Alchimie vs Wish
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories.
AlchimieChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
WishChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Alchimie6/7
Wish1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Alchimie
- Community sentiment
- Alchimie
- Longevity
- Alchimie
- Sillage & projection
- Alchimie
- Value for money
- Wish
- 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
AlchimieRochasWishChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 5,698 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerAlchimieRating 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
24%Love
46%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
5,698 votes
Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlchimie
SillageAlchimie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWishBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
lactonic69%
honey61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and vanilla
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
Top15-30 mins
CoconutStrawberryGooseberryBlack locustPearBlack CurrantBrazilian RosewoodHoneysuckle
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyMilkOrchidHeliotropeVioletOsmanthusMagnoliaJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
CaramelVanillaPatchouliToffeeIncenseSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Black locust and Coconut. Durations are only published for Wish, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring27
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Category winnerAlchimieMost 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#2,176
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched1997
Reviews204
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 →Wish by Chopard is a rich, sugary comfort scent built around caramel, warm milk, and sweet vanilla. It hits you first with wild strawberry, tart gooseberry, and coconut before softening into golden honey and powdery violet. Earthy patchouli and light incense ground the base so the sugar never turns shrill. Wear it on …
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 Wish?
Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Wish is rated 3.68/5 from 5,698 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Wish for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Wish?
Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Wish 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchimie or Wish?
Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Wish 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchimie and Wish smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Black locust and Coconut.
Is Alchimie or Wish better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wish is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Wish suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchimie and Wish?
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. Wish has top notes of Coconut, Strawberry, Gooseberry and Black locust, heart notes of Honey, Milk, Orchid and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Toffee.
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