Fragrance comparison

Mamãe e Bebê vs Alchimie

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,789 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mamãe e Bebê

Natura

4.43869 votes

Rank #27,430 FloralLavender

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #380 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mamãe e Bebê takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mamãe e Bebê
Choose it for a floral and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mamãe e Bebê4/7

Alchimie3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mamãe e BebêNatura

AlchimieRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 869 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerMamãe e BebêRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

869 votes

51%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,736 votes

Category winnerMamãe e BebêMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMamãe e BebêBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

lavender92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

musky61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LilacLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodExotic Woods

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMamãe e BebêMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex80

Women18

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,430

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#380

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natura Mamãe e Bebê is a soft, comforting fragrance that captures the essence of freshly bathed skin. Featuring gentle notes of lavender, bergamot, and white florals, it provides a clean, powdery finish. It is a popular choice for those seeking a light, non-intrusive scent suitable for daily wear or relaxing moments i…

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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, Mamãe e Bebê or Alchimie?

Mamãe e Bebê takes 4 of 7 categories. Mamãe e Bebê is rated 4.43/5 from 869 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Mamãe e Bebê for a floral and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mamãe e Bebê or Alchimie?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Mamãe e Bebê 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mamãe e Bebê or Alchimie?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Mamãe e Bebê 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mamãe e Bebê and Alchimie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Mamãe e Bebê or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mamãe e Bebê is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mamãe e Bebê and Alchimie?

Mamãe e Bebê has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Exotic Woods. 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.