Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Alchimie

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,020 ratings analysed

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,840 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey 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.

Ottomane2/7

Alchimie5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OttomaneUlric de Varens

AlchimieRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

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

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value47

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

InformationalShared notesLilac, Rose, Peach and Coconut. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOttomaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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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, Ottomane or Alchimie?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey 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, Ottomane or Alchimie?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Ottomane 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ottomane or Alchimie?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Ottomane 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Alchimie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Rose, Peach and Coconut.

Is Ottomane or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ottomane and Alchimie?

Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.