Fragrance comparison

Alien vs Fever Dream

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33,934 ratings analysed

Alien

Mugler

3.9933,928 votes

Rank #1,543 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Fever Dream

LabHouse

4.676 votes

Rank #34,076 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fever Dream takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alien
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fever Dream
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alien1/4

Fever Dream3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fever Dream
Sillage & projection: Fever Dream
Value for money: Fever Dream
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlienMugler

Fever DreamLabHouse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 33,928 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

33,928 votes

83%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityFever Dream

SillageFever Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value92

Category winnerFever DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber83%

floral65%

animalic48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

musky84%

fresh77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Jasmine Sambac

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmeran

Base8-12 hrs

Amber

Top

Lily of the ValleyPink PepperGrapefruitPineappleCitrus

Heart

Jasmine SambacAmberRose

Base

CashmeranMelonMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Cashmeran and Amber. Durations are only published for Alien, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Date 40%Party 35%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,543

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyere

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#34,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAlienHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien is an unmistakably bold floral built on an unusually brief formula. A massive burst of sweet Jasmine Sambac opens the fragrance with electric intensity. Beneath that floral rush, fuzzy synthetic cashmeran wood and warm white amber create a deep, radiant glow. Two sprays easily carry through a chilly eveni…

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Fever Dream by LabHouse opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, boozy pineapple, and crushed pink pepper that immediately cuts through warm air. As the initial citrus sizzle settles, a heart of jasmine sambac and metallic rose emerges alongside a distinct salty mineral breeze. The drydown resting on cashmeran, …

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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 or Fever Dream?

Fever Dream takes 3 of 4 categories. Alien is rated 3.99/5 from 33,928 votes; Fever Dream is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Alien for a white floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fever Dream for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien or Fever Dream?

Fever Dream lasts longest (Fever Dream 93/100, Alien 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien or Fever Dream?

Fever Dream projects furthest (Fever Dream 100/100, Alien 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien and Fever Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Cashmeran and Amber.

Is Alien or Fever Dream better for summer or winter?

Alien suits evening wear; Fever Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien and Fever Dream?

Alien has top notes of Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Cashmeran, a base of Amber. Fever Dream has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Amber and Rose, a base of Cashmeran, Melon and Musk.