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Wish Pure vs Alchimie

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

Updated 2,133 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Wish Pure

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Alchimie

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Wish Pure2/7
Alchimie5/7
Ratings & consensus
Alchimie
Community sentiment
Alchimie
Longevity
Alchimie
Sillage & projection
Alchimie
Value for money
Wish Pure
Versatility
Wish Pure
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Alchimie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Wish PureChopard
AlchimieRochas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 34%Had 66%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
23%Love
61%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

213 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
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value47
Category winnerWish PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
fresh69%
caramel61%
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
Top15-30 mins
Red CurrantPearYuzuMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliCyclamenPimentoLily-of-the-Valley
Base5-7 hrs
CaramelVanillaSandalwoodCedar
Top
PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange
Heart
Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk
InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel. Durations are only published for Wish Pure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night51
Spring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerWish PureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Men0
Unisex4
Women96
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,670

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#380

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wish Pure by Chopard strips away the heavy, suffocating syrup of nineties gourmands to deliver a crisp, easygoing everyday fragrance. The initial spritz bursts open with tart red currant, sharp yuzu citrus, and crisp green pear. It feels bright and biting for the first five minutes before softening. As the sharp fruit…

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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, Wish Pure or Alchimie?

Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Wish Pure is rated 3.91/5 from 213 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Wish Pure for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Wish Pure or Alchimie?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Wish Pure 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wish Pure or Alchimie?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Wish Pure 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wish Pure and Alchimie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel.

Is Wish Pure or Alchimie better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wish Pure and Alchimie?

Wish Pure has top notes of Red Currant, Pear, Yuzu and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Cyclamen, Pimento and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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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