Fragrance comparison

Alien vs Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33,954 ratings analysed

Alien

Mugler

3.9933,928 votes

Rank #1,543 White FloralAmber

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017

Viktor&Rolf

4.4226 votes

Rank #33,514 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alien
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alien3/7

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 20174/7

Ratings & consensus: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017
Community sentiment: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017
Longevity: Alien
Sillage & projection: Alien
Value for money: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017
Versatility: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlienMugler

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017Viktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 33,928 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.42/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017Rating 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

54%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAlien

SillageAlien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber83%

floral65%

animalic48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, amber and powdery

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

Green TeaBergamotMandarin OrangePink PepperGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

CashmeranAmberPatchouli

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

Spring100

Summer90

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night56

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

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

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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#33,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 strips away the dense, syrupy patchouli of the original scent, replacing it with a bright burst of grapefruit and mandarin orange. The opening feels fizzy and green, thanks to a heavy dose of green tea that cuts through the initial sweetness. As the scent settles, a soft bouq…

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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 Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017?

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 takes 4 of 7 categories. Alien is rated 3.99/5 from 33,928 votes; Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 is rated 4.42/5 from 26 votes. Choose Alien for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017?

Alien lasts longest (Alien 80/100, Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017?

Alien projects furthest (Alien 74/100, Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien and Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Cashmeran and Amber.

Is Alien or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 is the stronger pick. For winter, Alien is the stronger pick. Alien suits evening wear; Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien and Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017?

Alien has top notes of Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Cashmeran, a base of Amber. Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 has top notes of Green Tea, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orchid, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cashmeran, Amber and Patchouli.