Fragrance comparison

Alien vs LOANT

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33,966 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alien

Mugler

3.9933,928 votes

Rank #1,543 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

LOANT

Santi Burgas · 2013

3.5838 votes

Rank #28,603 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alien
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
LOANT
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alien5/7

LOANT2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlienMugler

LOANTSanti Burgas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 33,928 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 53%

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

32%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

8%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerAlienMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAlien

SillageAlien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLOANTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber83%

floral65%

animalic48%

powdery30%

musky100%

amber86%

powdery72%

woody58%

fresh spicy44%

white floral30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, white floral 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

Notes

CashmeranAmbroxanWhite MuskNutmegAmberJasmine Sambac

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring89

Summer100

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night54

Category winnerLOANTMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

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

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

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#28,603

PerfumerBlanca Dalmau, Chris Maurice

Launched2013

Reviews2

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…

Reviews →

LOANT by Santi Burgas is a cozy, skin-hugging fragrance built around velvety cashmeran, clean white musk, and warm amber. When you first spray it, you get a subtle sprinkle of spicy nutmeg and soft petals of jasmine sambac that quickly melt into a plush, powdery cloud. Modern ambroxan gives the base a dry, mineral war…

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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 LOANT?

Alien takes 5 of 7 categories. Alien is rated 3.99/5 from 33,928 votes; LOANT is rated 3.58/5 from 38 votes. Choose Alien for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose LOANT for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien or LOANT?

Alien lasts longest (Alien 80/100, LOANT 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien or LOANT?

Alien projects furthest (Alien 74/100, LOANT 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien and LOANT smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Cashmeran and Amber.

Is Alien or LOANT better for summer or winter?

For summer, LOANT is the stronger pick. For winter, Alien is the stronger pick. Alien suits evening wear; LOANT suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.