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Alien Édition Talisman vs Amber Perfume 01

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

Updated 77 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Alien Édition Talisman

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Amber Perfume 01

    Choose it for a warm spicy and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.

Alien Édition Talisman2/4
Amber Perfume 012/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Alien Édition Talisman
Sillage & projection
Amber Perfume 01
Value for money
Amber Perfume 01
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Alien Édition Talisman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Alien Édition TalismanMugler
Amber Perfume 01Incense Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

75 votes

0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate38
Category winners

LongevityAlien Édition Talisman

SillageAmber Perfume 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value63
Category winnerAmber Perfume 01Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
amber86%
woody72%
powdery58%
musky44%
aldehydic30%
warm spicy100%
caramel92%
metallic84%
floral77%
leather69%
woody61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Jasmine
Heart2-4 hrs
CashmeranSolar Notes
Base8-12 hrs
White Amber
Top
SaffronFloral NotesJasmine
Heart
Caramel
Base
White AmberOak
InformationalShared notesJasmine and White Amber. Durations are only published for Alien Édition Talisman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring47
Summer26
Fall63
Winter100
Day69
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex17
Women83
Date 34%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 16%
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#65,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAlien Édition TalismanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alien Édition Talisman by Mugler is a radiant floral amber perfume centered on creamy Sambac jasmine, velvety cashmeran, and smooth white amber. It opens with an explosive bloom of luminous white flowers. There is no subtle ramp-up. Within five minutes of spraying, the initial alcohol lift burns off to reveal a rich s…

Reviews →

Amber Perfume 01 from Incense Parfums offers a bold, unisex blend that opens with sharp saffron and jasmine. The scent profile centers on a rich caramel heart, grounding itself in a sturdy base of white amber and oak. It is an ideal pick for those who enjoy warm, spicy fragrances that transition through complex layers…

Reviews →
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 Édition Talisman or Amber Perfume 01?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alien Édition Talisman is rated 4.17/5 from 75 votes; Amber Perfume 01 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alien Édition Talisman for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Amber Perfume 01 for a warm spicy and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Alien Édition Talisman or Amber Perfume 01?

They last about the same: Alien Édition Talisman 72/100, Amber Perfume 01 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alien Édition Talisman or Amber Perfume 01?

Amber Perfume 01 projects furthest (Amber Perfume 01 75/100, Alien Édition Talisman 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Édition Talisman and Amber Perfume 01 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine and White Amber.

Is Alien Édition Talisman or Amber Perfume 01 better for summer or winter?

Alien Édition Talisman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Édition Talisman and Amber Perfume 01?

Alien Édition Talisman has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmeran and Solar Notes, a base of White Amber. Amber Perfume 01 has top notes of Saffron, Floral Notes and Jasmine, heart notes of Caramel, a base of White Amber and Oak.

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