Fragrance comparison

Absolute Woman vs Alien Aqua Chic 2013

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 678 ratings analysed

Absolute Woman

Bruno Banani

3.24255 votes

Rank #20,746 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Alien Aqua Chic 2013

Mugler

3.82423 votes

Rank #11,784 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Aqua Chic 2013 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Absolute Woman
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Alien Aqua Chic 2013
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolute Woman2/7

Alien Aqua Chic 20135/7

Ratings & consensus: Alien Aqua Chic 2013
Community sentiment: Alien Aqua Chic 2013
Longevity: Alien Aqua Chic 2013
Sillage & projection: Alien Aqua Chic 2013
Value for money: Absolute Woman
Versatility: Absolute Woman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Aqua Chic 2013

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute WomanBruno Banani

Alien Aqua Chic 2013Mugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 39%Had 44%Want 17%

3.82/ 5 · 423 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerAlien Aqua Chic 2013Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

7%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

37%Dislike

1%Hate

255 votes

23%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

423 votes

Category winnerAlien Aqua Chic 2013Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAlien Aqua Chic 2013

SillageAlien Aqua Chic 2013

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value39

Category winnerAbsolute WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

rose77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus83%

woody65%

amber48%

soapy30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiPink PepperPink GrapefruitBlackberryBergamot

Heart

RoseMarigoldJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

AmberCedarMossVanillaPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

Lemon BlossomPink Grapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Woody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesPink Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Alien Aqua Chic 2013, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAbsolute WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#11,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerAlien Aqua Chic 2013Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This floral fruity scent pairs sweet, tart litchi with a noticeable pink grapefruit kick. Launched in 2015, it settles into a quiet, musky drydown that works well for casual daytime wear in warm spring weather.

Reviews →

Mugler Alien Aqua Chic 2013 strips away the dense, suffocating weight of the original pillar while keeping its recognizable solar soul intact. The opening splashes crisp pink grapefruit juice over dewy lemon blossom petals, cutting through summer humidity with an energetic, tart spark. Within twenty minutes, sweet ora…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolute Woman or Alien Aqua Chic 2013?

Alien Aqua Chic 2013 takes 5 of 7 categories. Absolute Woman is rated 3.24/5 from 255 votes; Alien Aqua Chic 2013 is rated 3.82/5 from 423 votes. Choose Absolute Woman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Alien Aqua Chic 2013 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Woman or Alien Aqua Chic 2013?

Alien Aqua Chic 2013 lasts longest (Alien Aqua Chic 2013 59/100, Absolute Woman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Woman or Alien Aqua Chic 2013?

Alien Aqua Chic 2013 projects furthest (Alien Aqua Chic 2013 61/100, Absolute Woman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Woman and Alien Aqua Chic 2013 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Absolute Woman or Alien Aqua Chic 2013 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolute Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolute Woman is the stronger pick. Alien Aqua Chic 2013 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Woman and Alien Aqua Chic 2013?

Absolute Woman has top notes of Litchi, Pink Pepper, Pink Grapefruit and Blackberry, heart notes of Rose, Marigold, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla. Alien Aqua Chic 2013 has top notes of Lemon Blossom and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Woody Notes and Amber.