Fragrance comparison

Desobediente vs Alchimie

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 2,067 ratings analysed

Desobediente

Quem Disse Berenice

4.22147 votes

Rank #10,490 VanillaSweet

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58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #376 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Desobediente2/7

Alchimie5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DesobedienteQuem Disse Berenice

AlchimieRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

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

52%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

147 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerDesobedienteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearBlack PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseJasmineJasmine SambacPeachLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCaramelPatchouliTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Turkish Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Desobediente, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day43

Night100

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDesobedienteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Date 34%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#376

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desobediente by Quem Disse Berenice is a playful oriental vanilla perfume designed for cooler weather and evening wear. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy pear, zesty mandarin orange, and cracked black pepper that cuts straight through the sweetness. The heart reveals soft violet petals and blooming jasmine be…

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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, Desobediente or Alchimie?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Desobediente is rated 4.22/5 from 147 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Desobediente for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Desobediente or Alchimie?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Desobediente 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desobediente or Alchimie?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Desobediente 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desobediente and Alchimie smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Turkish Rose and Jasmine.

Is Desobediente or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Desobediente is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Desobediente suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desobediente and Alchimie?

Desobediente has top notes of Pear, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. 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.