Fragrance comparison

Alien Édition Talisman vs Captain Magic

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

Alien Édition Talisman

Mugler

4.1775 votes

Rank #13,667 White FloralAmber

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88%scent match

Very similar

Captain Magic

Jean-Pierre Sand

5.001 votes

Rank #58,955 AmberWhite Floral

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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.
Captain Magic
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Alien Édition Talisman1/2

Captain Magic1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Captain Magic
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

Captain MagicJean-Pierre Sand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCaptain Magic

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%

amber100%

white floral83%

woody65%

powdery48%

musky30%

Scent match88%Very similar · both amber, white floral 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

Heart

Cashmeran

Base

White Amber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Cashmeran 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

No season votes yet

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#58,955

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…

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Captain Magic by Jean-Pierre Sand opens with a sharp, synthetic blast of jasmine that immediately demands attention. On the skin, the white floral intensity slowly settles, paving the way for a heavy, woody cashmeran heart. As it dries down, the scent relies on a warm base of white amber, wrapping the initial floral s…

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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 Captain Magic?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Alien Édition Talisman is rated 4.17/5 from 75 votes; Captain Magic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alien Édition Talisman for a white floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Captain Magic for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Alien Édition Talisman or Captain Magic?

Captain Magic projects furthest (Captain Magic 100/100, Alien Édition Talisman 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Édition Talisman and Captain Magic smell similar?

Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cashmeran and White Amber.

Is Alien Édition Talisman or Captain Magic 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 Captain Magic?

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