Wish vs Alchimie
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories.
WishChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
AlchimieChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Wish1/7
Alchimie6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Alchimie
- Community sentiment
- Alchimie
- Longevity
- Alchimie
- Sillage & projection
- Alchimie
- Value for money
- Wish
- 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
WishChopardAlchimieRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 5,698 votes
Have 52%Had 48%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 hate24%Love
46%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
5,698 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
Category winners
LongevityAlchimie
SillageAlchimie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWishBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
lactonic69%
honey61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CoconutStrawberryGooseberryBlack locustPearBlack CurrantBrazilian RosewoodHoneysuckle
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyMilkOrchidHeliotropeVioletOsmanthusMagnoliaJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
CaramelVanillaPatchouliToffeeIncenseSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean
Top
PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange
Heart
Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Black locust, Pear and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Wish, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Spring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,176
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched1997
Reviews204
Overall rank#380
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews163
Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWish by Chopard is a rich, sugary comfort scent built around caramel, warm milk, and sweet vanilla. It hits you first with wild strawberry, tart gooseberry, and coconut before softening into golden honey and powdery violet. Earthy patchouli and light incense ground the base so the sugar never turns shrill. Wear it on …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Wish or Alchimie?
Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Wish is rated 3.68/5 from 5,698 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Wish for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Wish or Alchimie?
Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Wish 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Wish or Alchimie?
Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Wish 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Wish and Alchimie smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Coconut, Black locust, Pear and Black Currant.
Is Wish or Alchimie better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wish is the stronger pick. For winter, Wish is the stronger pick. Wish suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Wish and Alchimie?
Wish has top notes of Coconut, Strawberry, Gooseberry and Black locust, heart notes of Honey, Milk, Orchid and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Toffee. 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.
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