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Alien Édition Talisman vs Ikebana 花道

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

Updated 78 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Édition Talisman takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • Alien Édition Talisman

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

  • Ikebana 花道

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character.

Alien Édition Talisman2/2
Ikebana 花道0/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Alien Édition Talisman
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
Ikebana 花道RECLASSIFIED RE调香室
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%
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
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity20
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityAlien Édition Talisman

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%
fruity92%
woody84%
floral77%
rose69%
fresh61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both 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
JasmineBulgarian RoseNeroli
Heart
Black CurrantApplePeach
Base
PatchouliWhite AmberSandalwood
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

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#66,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Ikebana 花道 reads as a polished floral fruity scent built around white florals, soft fruit, and a smooth woody base. Jasmine, rose, and neroli give it a fresh petal-like opening, while apple, peach, and black currant add a gentle juicy sweetness. As it settles, patchouli, white amber, and sandalwood keep it clean, ai…

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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 Ikebana 花道?

Alien Édition Talisman takes 2 of 2 categories. Alien Édition Talisman is rated 4.17/5 from 75 votes; Ikebana 花道 is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alien Édition Talisman for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ikebana 花道 for a white floral and fruity character.

Which lasts longer, Alien Édition Talisman or Ikebana 花道?

Alien Édition Talisman lasts longest (Alien Édition Talisman 72/100, Ikebana 花道 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Édition Talisman and Ikebana 花道 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine and White Amber.

Is Alien Édition Talisman or Ikebana 花道 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 Ikebana 花道?

Alien Édition Talisman has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmeran and Solar Notes, a base of White Amber. Ikebana 花道 has top notes of Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple and Peach, a base of Patchouli, White Amber and Sandalwood.

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