Fragrance comparison

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition vs Illicit

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,772 ratings analysed

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition

Mugler

3.7355 votes

Rank #19,290 AmberWhite Floral

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44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Illicit

Jimmy Choo

4.052,717 votes

Rank #1,775 HoneySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Illicit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Illicit
Choose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition3/7

Illicit4/7

Ratings & consensus: Illicit
Community sentiment: Illicit
Longevity: Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition
Sillage & projection: Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition
Value for money: Illicit
Versatility: Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Illicit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon EditionMugler

IllicitJimmy Choo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 2,717 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerIllicitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

35%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

2,717 votes

Category winnerIllicitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAlien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition

SillageAlien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value64

Category winnerIllicitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral83%

woody65%

musky48%

balsamic30%

honey100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · 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 Sambac

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere Wood

Base8-12 hrs

Amber

Top

GingerBitter Orange

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose

Base

HoneyAmberCaramelVanillaSandalwoodCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer38

Fall100

Winter81

Day79

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlien Eau de Parfum Neon EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Date 34%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,775

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerIllicitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition by Mugler delivers the recognizable solar punch of the 2016 collector release in a vivid, fluorescent-trimmed talisman bottle. One spray releases an immediate burst of sweet Jasmine Sambac that cuts clean through cold air. It is bold. Within twenty minutes, the initial floral intensity…

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Jimmy Choo Illicit opens with a zesty sparkle of fresh ginger and tangy bitter orange that immediately grabs your attention without feeling sharp. Within minutes, the citrus settles into a warm heart of creamy orange blossom and soft jasmine sambac, draped in a rich layer of golden honey and sweet caramel. A smooth ba…

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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 Eau de Parfum Neon Edition or Illicit?

Illicit takes 4 of 7 categories. Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition is rated 3.73/5 from 55 votes; Illicit is rated 4.05/5 from 2,717 votes. Choose Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Illicit for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition or Illicit?

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition lasts longest (Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition 77/100, Illicit 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition or Illicit?

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition projects furthest (Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition 66/100, Illicit 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition and Illicit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Cashmere Wood and Amber.

Is Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition or Illicit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Illicit is the stronger pick. Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition and Illicit?

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition has top notes of Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber. Illicit has top notes of Ginger and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Honey, Amber, Caramel and Vanilla.