Fragrance comparison

Alien vs Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33,988 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alien

Mugler

3.9933,928 votes

Rank #1,543 White FloralAmber

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018

Viktor&Rolf

3.9860 votes

Rank #31,865 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alien
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alien4/7

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 20183/7

Ratings & consensus: Alien
Community sentiment: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018
Longevity: Alien
Sillage & projection: Alien
Value for money: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018
Versatility: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018
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 2018Viktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 33,928 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

Category winnerAlienRating 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

42%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlien

SillageAlien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value53

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber83%

floral65%

animalic48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

floral92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

green61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both 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

GrapefruitTeaPink Pepper

Heart

OrchidRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

AmberCashmeranPatchouli

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

Summer95

Fall55

Winter23

Day100

Night52

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#31,865

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 2018 is a sparkling, sun-drenched spin on the original amber bomb. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sour grapefruit and spicy pink pepper, immediately cut by the clean, dry bitterness of green tea. Where the classic Flowerbomb hugs you with thick, syrupy sweetness, this v…

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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 2018?

Alien takes 4 of 7 categories. Alien is rated 3.99/5 from 33,928 votes; Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018 is rated 3.98/5 from 60 votes. Choose Alien for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018?

Alien lasts longest (Alien 80/100, Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018?

Alien projects furthest (Alien 74/100, Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien and Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Cashmeran and Amber.

Is Alien or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018 is the stronger pick. For winter, Alien is the stronger pick. Alien suits evening wear; Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien and Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018?

Alien has top notes of Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Cashmeran, a base of Amber. Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2018 has top notes of Grapefruit, Tea and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orchid, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amber, Cashmeran and Patchouli.