Fragrance comparison

Al Ward Al Musk vs Alien Musc Mysterieux

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 977 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Ward Al Musk

Rasasi

3.6677 votes

Rank #10,504 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Alien Musc Mysterieux

Mugler

3.93900 votes

Rank #2,280 MuskyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Ward Al Musk takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Ward Al Musk
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Alien Musc Mysterieux
Choose it for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Ward Al Musk4/7

Alien Musc Mysterieux3/7

Ratings & consensus: Alien Musc Mysterieux
Community sentiment: Alien Musc Mysterieux
Longevity: Al Ward Al Musk
Sillage & projection: Al Ward Al Musk
Value for money: Al Ward Al Musk
Versatility: Al Ward Al Musk
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Musc Mysterieux

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Ward Al MuskRasasi

Alien Musc MysterieuxMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 56%

3.93/ 5 · 900 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerAlien Musc MysterieuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

40%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

900 votes

Category winnerAlien Musc MysterieuxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAl Ward Al Musk

SillageAl Ward Al Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAl Ward Al MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

musky100%

warm spicy90%

powdery80%

white floral70%

vanilla60%

woody50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both musky, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronGreen NotesFloral Notes

Heart

RoseSpicesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Jasmine Sambac

Base

Black Muskoak mossSandalwoodHoney

Top15-30 mins

SpicesSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCashmeran

Base8-12+ hrs

White MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Spices and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Alien Musc Mysterieux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer55

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerAl Ward Al MuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men5

Unisex54

Women41

Date 39%Party 35%Casual 15%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#2,280

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews135

Category winnerAlien Musc MysterieuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Ward Al Musk is a potent, polarizing attar that leans heavily into black musk, green notes, and deep rose. It is a bold, animalic floral suited for those who appreciate challenging, high-density compositions. Because of its raw power, this perfume oil demands a cautious application, especially during the cool, damp…

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Mugler Alien Musc Mysterieux takes the signature solar floral structure of the original Alien and submerges it in dark spices and dense musk. The opening hits fast with hot saffron and dry culinary spices, casting a rich, leathery glow over radiant jasmine sambac. As the fiery top notes cool, plush cashmeran wraps the…

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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, Al Ward Al Musk or Alien Musc Mysterieux?

Al Ward Al Musk takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Ward Al Musk is rated 3.66/5 from 77 votes; Alien Musc Mysterieux is rated 3.93/5 from 900 votes. Choose Al Ward Al Musk for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Alien Musc Mysterieux for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Ward Al Musk or Alien Musc Mysterieux?

Al Ward Al Musk lasts longest (Al Ward Al Musk 93/100, Alien Musc Mysterieux 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Ward Al Musk or Alien Musc Mysterieux?

Al Ward Al Musk projects furthest (Al Ward Al Musk 78/100, Alien Musc Mysterieux 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Ward Al Musk and Alien Musc Mysterieux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Spices and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Al Ward Al Musk or Alien Musc Mysterieux better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Ward Al Musk is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Ward Al Musk is the stronger pick. Al Ward Al Musk suits evening wear; Alien Musc Mysterieux suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Ward Al Musk and Alien Musc Mysterieux?

Al Ward Al Musk has top notes of Saffron, Green Notes and Floral Notes, heart notes of Rose, Spices, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Black Musk, oak moss, Sandalwood and Honey. Alien Musc Mysterieux has top notes of Spices and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Cashmeran, a base of White Musk and Vanilla.