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Alien Aqua Chic 2013 vs Absolute Woman

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

Updated 678 ratings analysed
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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Aqua Chic 2013 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • 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 Woman

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Alien Aqua Chic 20135/7
Absolute Woman2/7
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
Alien Aqua Chic 2013Mugler
Absolute WomanBruno Banani
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 423 votes
Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%
3.24/ 5 · 255 votes
Have 39%Had 44%Want 17%
Category winnerAlien Aqua Chic 2013Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
23%Love
55%Like
2%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

423 votes

7%Love
48%Like
7%Ok
37%Dislike
1%Hate

255 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate56
Category winners

LongevityAlien Aqua Chic 2013

SillageAlien Aqua Chic 2013

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value72
Category winnerAbsolute WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus83%
woody65%
amber48%
soapy30%
citrus100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
rose77%
woody69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Lemon BlossomPink Grapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
Orange Blossom
Base5-7 hrs
Woody NotesAmber
Top
LitchiPink PepperPink GrapefruitBlackberryBergamot
Heart
RoseMarigoldJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
AmberCedarMossVanillaPatchouliMusk
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
Winter21
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAbsolute WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex27
Women73
Casual 40%Work 32%Date 17%Party 11%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#20,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAlien Aqua Chic 2013Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

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 →
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, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or Absolute Woman?

Alien Aqua Chic 2013 takes 5 of 7 categories. Alien Aqua Chic 2013 is rated 3.82/5 from 423 votes; Absolute Woman is rated 3.24/5 from 255 votes. 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. Choose Absolute Woman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

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

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

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

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

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

For summer, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 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 Alien Aqua Chic 2013 and Absolute Woman?

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. 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.

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