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Daisy Dream vs Alchimie

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

Updated 5,997 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Daisy Dream

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Alchimie

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Daisy Dream1/7
Alchimie6/7
Ratings & consensus
Alchimie
Community sentiment
Alchimie
Longevity
Alchimie
Sillage & projection
Alchimie
Value for money
Daisy Dream
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
Daisy DreamMarc Jacobs
AlchimieRochas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 4,077 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
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
24%Love
51%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

4,077 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
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value47
Category winnerDaisy DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
musky61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BlackberryPearGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
WisteriaLitchiJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
MuskWhite WoodCoconut Water
Top
PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange
Heart
Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk
InformationalShared notesPear, Wisteria, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Daisy Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day100
Night19
Spring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
Casual 42%Work 34%Date 17%Party 7%
Men0
Unisex4
Women96
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,353

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream is an airy, dew-kissed floral fruity fragrance designed for easy daytime wear. It smells like crisp shampoo and blue skies. The opening hits with tart blackberry, juicy pear, and chilled grapefruit before blooming into delicate wisteria petals and soft jasmine. A sheer base of coconut water, pa…

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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, Daisy Dream or Alchimie?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Daisy Dream is rated 3.86/5 from 4,077 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Daisy Dream for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Daisy Dream or Alchimie?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Daisy Dream 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daisy Dream or Alchimie?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Daisy Dream 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daisy Dream and Alchimie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Wisteria, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Daisy Dream or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Daisy Dream and Alchimie?

Daisy Dream has top notes of Blackberry, Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Wisteria, Litchi and Jasmine, a base of Musk, White Wood and Coconut Water. 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.

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