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Alien Aqua Chic 2013 vs Neroli Lumiere

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

Updated 479 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli Lumiere takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Alien Aqua Chic 2013

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

  • Neroli Lumiere

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

Alien Aqua Chic 20132/7
Neroli Lumiere5/7
Ratings & consensus
Neroli Lumiere
Community sentiment
Neroli Lumiere
Longevity
Neroli Lumiere
Sillage & projection
Alien Aqua Chic 2013
Value for money
Neroli Lumiere
Versatility
Neroli Lumiere
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
Neroli LumiereBastide Aix en Provence
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 423 votes
Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 56 votes
Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%
Category winnerNeroli LumiereRating 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

43%Love
32%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerNeroli LumiereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityNeroli Lumiere

SillageAlien Aqua Chic 2013

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value57
Category winnerNeroli LumiereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus83%
woody65%
amber48%
soapy30%
white floral100%
citrus86%
aromatic72%
fresh58%
green44%
woody30%
Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, 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
LemonCassisPink Grapefruit
Heart
NeroliOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac
Base
White WoodsAmber
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
Spring84
Summer100
Fall16
Winter16
Day100
Night19
Category winnerNeroli LumiereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex27
Women73
Casual 40%Work 32%Date 17%Party 11%
Men9
Unisex45
Women45
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#31,862

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

Neroli Lumiere by Bastide Aix en Provence is a clean, bright citrus floral that centers around sun-kissed white petals. Mathieu Nardin opens the composition with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter cassis. This transitions into a fresh middle of neroli and jasmine sambac, making it the perfect companion for a warm after…

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 Neroli Lumiere?

Neroli Lumiere takes 5 of 7 categories. Alien Aqua Chic 2013 is rated 3.82/5 from 423 votes; Neroli Lumiere is rated 4.04/5 from 56 votes. Choose Alien Aqua Chic 2013 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neroli Lumiere for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or Neroli Lumiere?

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

Which projects more, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or Neroli Lumiere?

Alien Aqua Chic 2013 projects furthest (Alien Aqua Chic 2013 61/100, Neroli Lumiere 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Aqua Chic 2013 and Neroli Lumiere smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or Neroli Lumiere better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alien Aqua Chic 2013 and Neroli Lumiere?

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. Neroli Lumiere has top notes of Lemon, Cassis and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of White Woods and Amber.

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