Fragrance comparison

Alien Aqua Chic 2013 vs V Absolu

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,188 ratings analysed

Alien Aqua Chic 2013

Mugler

3.82423 votes

Rank #11,784 White FloralCitrus

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36%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

V Absolu

Valentino

4.12765 votes

Rank #3,544 WoodyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V Absolu takes 7 of 8 categories.

Alien Aqua Chic 2013
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V Absolu
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alien Aqua Chic 20131/8

V Absolu7/8

Ratings & consensus: V Absolu
Community sentiment: V Absolu
Longevity: V Absolu
Sillage & projection: Alien Aqua Chic 2013
Value for money: V Absolu
Versatility: V Absolu
Note pyramid (duration): V Absolu
Fragranxe ranking: V Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Aqua Chic 2013Mugler

V AbsoluValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 423 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 765 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerV AbsoluRating 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

36%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

765 votes

Category winnerV AbsoluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityV Absolu

SillageAlien Aqua Chic 2013

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value43

Category winnerV AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

woody65%

amber48%

soapy30%

woody100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and amber

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

Top15-30 mins

FigVodkaMandarin OrangeFreesiaPink GrapefruitBalsam Fir

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseHeliotropeFrangipaniOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalwoodIncenseMuskCedar

Category winnerV AbsoluLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night32

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerV AbsoluMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 17%Party 11%

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Date 36%Casual 25%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#3,544

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerV AbsoluHigher 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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V Absolu by Valentino opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy fig, crisp pink grapefruit, and a cool shot of chilled vodka that cuts through the fruit. As the bright citrus settles, warm orange blossom and powdery heliotrope take over the middle, softening the profile into a smooth floral heart. The true character o…

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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 V Absolu?

V Absolu takes 7 of 8 categories. Alien Aqua Chic 2013 is rated 3.82/5 from 423 votes; V Absolu is rated 4.12/5 from 765 votes. Choose Alien Aqua Chic 2013 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V Absolu for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or V Absolu?

V Absolu lasts longest (V Absolu 69/100, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or V Absolu?

Projection is very close: Alien Aqua Chic 2013 61/100, V Absolu 60/100 for sillage.

Do Alien Aqua Chic 2013 and V Absolu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Alien Aqua Chic 2013 or V Absolu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alien Aqua Chic 2013 and V Absolu?

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. V Absolu has top notes of Fig, Vodka, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Frangipani and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Incense.