Fragrance comparison

Hush vs Alchimie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,924 ratings analysed

Hush

Jacques Battini

3.504 votes

Rank #25,369 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #379 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 4 of 4 categories.

Hush
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Hush0/4

Alchimie4/4

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

HushJacques Battini

AlchimieRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 46%

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

51%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,736 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

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

GrapefruitPearViolet Leaf

Heart

Black CurrantRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#379

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hush by Jacques Battini offers a bright, fruity opening defined by crisp pear and zesty grapefruit. This floral woody musk fragrance softens as it settles on the skin, introducing delicate rose and jasmine notes. It is a light, easy-wearing choice for warm spring days, providing a subtle fragrance profile that sits cl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hush or Alchimie?

Alchimie takes 4 of 4 categories. Hush is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Hush for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hush or Alchimie?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Hush 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hush or Alchimie?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Hush 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hush and Alchimie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Hush or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

Hush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hush and Alchimie?

Hush has top notes of Grapefruit, Pear and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Currant, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. 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.