Alchimie vs Wish Pure
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.
AlchimieChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Wish PureChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Alchimie5/7
Wish Pure2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Alchimie
- Community sentiment
- Alchimie
- Longevity
- Alchimie
- Sillage & projection
- Alchimie
- Value for money
- Wish Pure
- Versatility
- Wish Pure
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Alchimie
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlchimieRochasWish PureChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 34%Had 66%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
23%Love
61%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
213 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 winnerWish PureBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
fruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
fresh69%
caramel61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet
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
Red CurrantPearYuzuMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliCyclamenPimentoLily-of-the-Valley
Base5-7 hrs
CaramelVanillaSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel. Durations are only published for Wish Pure, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night51
Category winnerWish PureMost 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#10,670
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews23
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 Pure by Chopard strips away the heavy, suffocating syrup of nineties gourmands to deliver a crisp, easygoing everyday fragrance. The initial spritz bursts open with tart red currant, sharp yuzu citrus, and crisp green pear. It feels bright and biting for the first five minutes before softening. As the sharp fruit…
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 Pure?
Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Wish Pure is rated 3.91/5 from 213 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Wish Pure for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Wish Pure?
Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Wish Pure 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchimie or Wish Pure?
Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Wish Pure 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchimie and Wish Pure smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel.
Is Alchimie or Wish Pure better for summer or winter?
For summer, Alchimie is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Wish Pure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchimie and Wish Pure?
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 Pure has top notes of Red Currant, Pear, Yuzu and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Cyclamen, Pimento and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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