Yvonne vs Alchimie
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alchimie takes 7 of 7 categories.
YvonneChoose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring.
AlchimieChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Yvonne0/7
Alchimie7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Alchimie
- Community sentiment
- Alchimie
- Longevity
- Alchimie
- Sillage & projection
- Alchimie
- Value for money
- Alchimie
- 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
YvonneOrmaieAlchimieRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 72%Had 28%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 hate23%Love
37%Like
19%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate
166 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 winnerAlchimieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantMarigoldGrapefruitPeppertreeBergamot
Heart
PeachRoseJasmine
Base
PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinSandalwood
Top
PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange
Heart
Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peach, Rose 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
Day–
Night–
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#9,789
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews48
Overall rank#380
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews163
Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYvonne by Ormaie is a bright fruitchouli built around black currant, peach, rose, citrus and a warm patchouli resin base. It opens fruity and floral, then settles sweeter and softer, with vanilla, tonka and benzoin giving the dry-down a rounded warmth. It suits shoppers who want a feminine chypre floral that feels pol…
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, Yvonne or Alchimie?
Alchimie takes 7 of 7 categories. Yvonne is rated 3.62/5 from 238 votes; Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Yvonne for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Yvonne or Alchimie?
Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Yvonne 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Yvonne or Alchimie?
Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Yvonne 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Yvonne and Alchimie smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Rose and Jasmine.
Is Yvonne or Alchimie better for summer or winter?
For summer, Yvonne is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Yvonne and Alchimie?
Yvonne has top notes of Black Currant, Marigold, Grapefruit and Peppertree, heart notes of Peach, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. 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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