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Alien Aqua Chic 2013 vs Aquasun

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

Updated 477 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aquasun takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Alien Aqua Chic 2013

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Aquasun

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Alien Aqua Chic 20131/7
Aquasun6/7
Ratings & consensus
Aquasun
Community sentiment
Aquasun
Longevity
Aquasun
Sillage & projection
Aquasun
Value for money
Aquasun
Versatility
Aquasun
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
AquasunLancaster
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 423 votes
Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 27%Had 31%Want 42%
Category winnerAquasunRating 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

37%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerAquasunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityAquasun

SillageAquasun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value50
Category winnerAquasunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus83%
woody65%
amber48%
soapy30%
citrus100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
floral77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

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
Orange BlossomTangerineBergamot
Heart
IrisHeliotropePeachLemon BlossomJasmine
Base
Almond BlossomAmberVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon Blossom, 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
Winter43
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAquasunMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex27
Women73
Casual 40%Work 32%Date 17%Party 11%
Men0
Unisex29
Women71
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#25,767

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews4

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…

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Aquasun by Lancaster opens with a bright splash of orange blossom and tangerine, immediately bringing to mind warm sand and a lazy afternoon spent by the ocean. As the initial citrus burst softens on the skin, a powdery blend of sweet heliotrope and soft peach emerges, transforming the scent from a zesty summer mornin…

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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, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or Aquasun?

Aquasun takes 6 of 7 categories. Alien Aqua Chic 2013 is rated 3.82/5 from 423 votes; Aquasun is rated 4.11/5 from 54 votes. Choose Alien Aqua Chic 2013 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aquasun for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or Aquasun?

Aquasun lasts longest (Aquasun 64/100, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or Aquasun?

Projection is very close: Aquasun 63/100, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 61/100 for sillage.

Do Alien Aqua Chic 2013 and Aquasun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon Blossom, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or Aquasun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 is the stronger pick. For winter, Aquasun 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 Aquasun?

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. Aquasun has top notes of Orange Blossom, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Heliotrope, Peach and Lemon Blossom, a base of Almond Blossom, Amber, Vanilla and Musk.

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