Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Yuzu

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,925 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Yuzu

Everyday

3.405 votes

Rank #61,952 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Yuzu
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alchimie3/4

Yuzu1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Yuzu
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

YuzuEveryday

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value75

Category winnerYuzuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

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

GrapefruitTangerinePear

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyPeachMangoRhubarbJasmineOrchid

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pear, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Yuzu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men17

Unisex17

Women67

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#61,952

PerfumerNot listed

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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Everyday Yuzu offers a crisp splash of bright grapefruit and chilled pear that lands with an energizing snap. You get an immediate burst of juicy citrus. Within fifteen minutes, the tart opening relaxes into a lush heart of lily-of-the-valley, ripe mango, and dewy jasmine. It smells clean, uplifting, and pleasantly sw…

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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 Yuzu?

Alchimie takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Yuzu is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Yuzu for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Yuzu?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Yuzu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Yuzu?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Yuzu 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Yuzu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Pear, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Alchimie or Yuzu better for summer or winter?

Yuzu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Yuzu?

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. Yuzu has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine and Pear, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach, Mango and Rhubarb, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.