Fragrance comparison

Cookie Cat vs Alchimie

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,004 ratings analysed

Cookie Cat

Pussy Deluxe

3.8784 votes

Rank #15,298 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cookie Cat
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cookie Cat2/7

Alchimie5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cookie CatPussy Deluxe

AlchimieRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 54%

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerAlchimieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

84 votes

51%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,736 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value47

Category winnerCookie CatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

soft spicy77%

white floral69%

woody61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LicoricePear

Heart2-3 hrs

CaramelJasmineGardeniaLitchi

Base3-5 hrs

VanilaTonka BeanSandalwood

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

InformationalShared notesLicorice, Pear, Caramel and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Cookie Cat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer31

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night50

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCookie CatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 49%Work 26%Date 17%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cookie Cat by Pussy Deluxe brings an unapologetic bakery sweetness wrapped in playful gothic charm. It opens with juicy pear and a distinct bite of dark licorice that cuts through the initial alcohol flash. Soon, warm caramel and creamy gardenia take over the midsection, softening any sharp edges into a sugary pastry …

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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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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, Cookie Cat or Alchimie?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Cookie Cat is rated 3.87/5 from 84 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Cookie Cat for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cookie Cat or Alchimie?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Cookie Cat 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cookie Cat or Alchimie?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Cookie Cat 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cookie Cat and Alchimie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Licorice, Pear, Caramel and Jasmine.

Is Cookie Cat or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cookie Cat and Alchimie?

Cookie Cat has top notes of Licorice and Pear, heart notes of Caramel, Jasmine, Gardenia and Litchi, a base of Vanila, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 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.