Fragrance comparison

Roses Greedy vs Alchimie

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 4,001 ratings analysed

Roses Greedy

Mancera

3.952,081 votes

Rank #2,097 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #376 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories.

Roses Greedy
Choose it for a floral and rose 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.

Roses Greedy1/7

Alchimie6/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Alchimie
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Roses Greedy
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

Roses GreedyMancera

AlchimieRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,081 votes

Have 74%Had 26%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

36%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

2,081 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value47

Category winnerRoses GreedyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

sweet84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePink PepperCoconut

Heart3-5 hrs

RoseFlowersJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskSugarVanillaAmberBenzoin

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Coconut. Durations are only published for Roses Greedy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night39

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Casual 34%Date 26%Work 24%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,097

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#376

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Roses Greedy is a vibrant, sugar-dusted floral that pairs dew-covered petals with crisp fruit. The first spray reveals juicy peach, tangy black currant, and bright mandarin orange before settling into a lush garden of pink rose and sweet jasmine. While the name suggests a heavy dessert, the scent stays surpris…

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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, Roses Greedy or Alchimie?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Roses Greedy is rated 3.95/5 from 2,081 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Roses Greedy for a floral and rose 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, Roses Greedy or Alchimie?

They last about the same: Alchimie 77/100, Roses Greedy 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Roses Greedy or Alchimie?

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

Do Roses Greedy and Alchimie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Coconut.

Is Roses Greedy or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Roses Greedy and Alchimie?

Roses Greedy has top notes of Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Flowers and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sugar, Vanilla 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.