Fragrance comparison

Alien Édition Talisman vs Amethyst

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

Alien Édition Talisman

Mugler

4.1775 votes

Rank #13,667 White FloralAmber

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75%scent match

Very similar

Amethyst

Jean-Pierre Sand

5.002 votes

Rank #36,253 White FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Alien Édition Talisman
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Amethyst
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Alien Édition Talisman1/2

Amethyst1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amethyst
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

AmethystJean-Pierre Sand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber86%

woody72%

powdery58%

musky44%

aldehydic30%

white floral100%

amber83%

woody65%

powdery48%

musky30%

Scent match75%Very similar · both white floral, amber and 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

Jasmine Sambac

Heart

Cashmeran

Base

White Amber

InformationalShared notesCashmeran 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 34%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#36,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

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Amethyst by Jean-Pierre Sand opens with a sharp burst of Jasmine Sambac that quickly yields to warm Cashmeran. The initial indolic white floral punch smooths out as velvety musky undertones surface. On skin, the dry-down settles into a soft White Amber base that feels clean yet cozy. It sits close to the skin after th…

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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 Édition Talisman or Amethyst?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Alien Édition Talisman is rated 4.17/5 from 75 votes; Amethyst is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alien Édition Talisman for a white floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Amethyst for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Édition Talisman or Amethyst?

Amethyst lasts longest (Amethyst 100/100, Alien Édition Talisman 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Édition Talisman and Amethyst smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cashmeran and White Amber.

Is Alien Édition Talisman or Amethyst better for summer or winter?

Alien Édition Talisman suits evening wear; Amethyst suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Édition Talisman and Amethyst?

Alien Édition Talisman has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmeran and Solar Notes, a base of White Amber. Amethyst has top notes of Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Cashmeran, a base of White Amber.