Fragrance comparison

Alien Édition Talisman vs Radiance

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

Alien Édition Talisman

Mugler

4.1775 votes

Rank #13,667 White FloralAmber

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55%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Radiance

Verset Parfums

4.2172 votes

Rank #8,482 White FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Radiance takes 7 of 7 categories.

Alien Édition Talisman
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Radiance
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Alien Édition Talisman0/7

Radiance7/7

Ratings & consensus: Radiance
Community sentiment: Radiance
Longevity: Radiance
Sillage & projection: Radiance
Value for money: Radiance
Versatility: Radiance
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Radiance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Édition TalismanMugler

RadianceVerset Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerRadianceRating 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

46%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerRadianceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRadiance

SillageRadiance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value90

Category winnerRadianceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber86%

woody72%

powdery58%

musky44%

aldehydic30%

white floral100%

amber83%

animalic65%

floral48%

fresh30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral and amber

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

Orange Blossom

Base

White 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

Spring44

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerRadianceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

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

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#8,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRadianceHigher 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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This bottle offers an airy, brighter alternative to thick jasmine scents. By combining a crisp jasmine opening with a sunny splash of orange blossom, it wears lighter than other heavy white florals. A base of clean white amber provides support, making it an approachable choice for daily wear during cooler spring and 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 Radiance?

Radiance takes 7 of 7 categories. Alien Édition Talisman is rated 4.17/5 from 75 votes; Radiance is rated 4.21/5 from 72 votes. Choose Alien Édition Talisman for a white floral and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Radiance for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Édition Talisman or Radiance?

Radiance lasts longest (Radiance 75/100, Alien Édition Talisman 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Édition Talisman or Radiance?

Projection is very close: Radiance 71/100, Alien Édition Talisman 70/100 for sillage.

Do Alien Édition Talisman and Radiance smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine and White Amber.

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

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

What are the notes in Alien Édition Talisman and Radiance?

Alien Édition Talisman has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmeran and Solar Notes, a base of White Amber. Radiance has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of White Amber.