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Alien Aqua Chic 2013 vs Pomelo Paradis

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

Updated 2,540 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Pomelo Paradis

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Alien Aqua Chic 20135/7
Pomelo Paradis2/7
Ratings & consensus
Pomelo Paradis
Community sentiment
Pomelo Paradis
Longevity
Alien Aqua Chic 2013
Sillage & projection
Alien Aqua Chic 2013
Value for money
Alien Aqua Chic 2013
Versatility
Alien Aqua Chic 2013
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
Pomelo ParadisAtelier Cologne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 423 votes
Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 2,117 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerPomelo ParadisRating 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

34%Love
48%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

2,117 votes

Category winnerPomelo ParadisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityAlien Aqua Chic 2013

SillageAlien Aqua Chic 2013

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value35
Category winnerAlien Aqua Chic 2013Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus83%
woody65%
amber48%
soapy30%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
green48%
fruity30%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both 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
Pink GrapefruitCalabrian MandarinBlack Currant
Heart
Orange BlossomMintBulgarian Rose
Base
VetiverAmberIris
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
Winter10
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAlien Aqua Chic 2013Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex27
Women73
Casual 40%Work 32%Date 17%Party 11%
Men4
Unisex54
Women42
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#29,035

PerfumerNot listed

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 →

Pomelo Paradis opens with a sharp burst of juicy pink grapefruit and sweet Calabrian mandarin. The citrus hit feels hyper-realistic, capturing both the tart pulp and the bitter rind. Within twenty minutes, soft crushed mint and green orange blossom emerge, cooling the initial citric bite. The dry down settles quietly …

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 Pomelo Paradis?

Alien Aqua Chic 2013 takes 5 of 7 categories. Alien Aqua Chic 2013 is rated 3.82/5 from 423 votes; Pomelo Paradis is rated 4.05/5 from 2,117 votes. Choose Alien Aqua Chic 2013 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pomelo Paradis for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or Pomelo Paradis?

Alien Aqua Chic 2013 lasts longest (Alien Aqua Chic 2013 59/100, Pomelo Paradis 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or Pomelo Paradis?

Alien Aqua Chic 2013 projects furthest (Alien Aqua Chic 2013 61/100, Pomelo Paradis 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Aqua Chic 2013 and Pomelo Paradis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or Pomelo Paradis better for summer or winter?

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

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. Pomelo Paradis has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Calabrian Mandarin and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Mint and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Iris.

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