Fragrance comparison

Alien Édition Talisman vs Habiba

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Alien Édition Talisman

Mugler

4.1775 votes

Rank #13,667 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Habiba

Swiss Arabian

4.0741 votes

Rank #14,506 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Habiba takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alien Édition Talisman
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Habiba
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alien Édition Talisman3/7

Habiba4/7

Ratings & consensus: Alien Édition Talisman
Community sentiment: Habiba
Longevity: Habiba
Sillage & projection: Alien Édition Talisman
Value for money: Habiba
Versatility: Habiba
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

HabibaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 15%Had 14%Want 71%

Category winnerAlien Édition TalismanRating 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

38%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerHabibaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHabiba

SillageAlien Édition Talisman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHabibaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber86%

woody72%

powdery58%

musky44%

aldehydic30%

floral100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · 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

Dried FruitsPralineJasmineMandarin Orange

Heart

FrangipaniPeonyVanillaLilyDatura

Base

Woody NotesMuskOlibanumSaffronLeatherAmberWhite Amber

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

Spring25

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night77

Category winnerHabibaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#14,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Habiba by Swiss Arabian is a warm, feminine fragrance centering on a praline and dried fruit accord. Launched in 2013, it leans into a rich, oriental vanilla profile that feels substantial on the skin. It shines in cooler autumn weather or during evening events where a noticeable, sweet presence is desired, offering a…

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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 Habiba?

Habiba takes 4 of 7 categories. Alien Édition Talisman is rated 4.17/5 from 75 votes; Habiba is rated 4.07/5 from 41 votes. Choose Alien Édition Talisman for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Habiba for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Édition Talisman or Habiba?

They last about the same: Habiba 73/100, Alien Édition Talisman 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alien Édition Talisman or Habiba?

Projection is very close: Alien Édition Talisman 70/100, Habiba 69/100 for sillage.

Do Alien Édition Talisman and Habiba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine and White Amber.

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

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

What are the notes in Alien Édition Talisman and Habiba?

Alien Édition Talisman has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmeran and Solar Notes, a base of White Amber. Habiba has top notes of Dried Fruits, Praline, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Frangipani, Peony, Vanilla and Lily, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Olibanum and Saffron.