Fragrance comparison

Alien Eau Extraordinaire vs Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 3,996 ratings analysed

Alien Eau Extraordinaire

Mugler

4.043,957 votes

Rank #1,379 CitrusWhite Floral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

4.1539 votes

Rank #26,037 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain takes 4 of 8 categories.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire3/8

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain4/8

Ratings & consensus: Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Community sentiment: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Longevity: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Sillage & projection: Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Value for money: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Versatility: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Eau Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Eau ExtraordinaireMugler

Bois de Cedre PetitgrainL'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 3,957 votes

Have 68%Had 33%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

Category winnerAlien Eau ExtraordinaireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

3,957 votes

38%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBois de Cedre Petitgrain

SillageAlien Eau Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value83

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

BergamotTeaTunisian NeroliLemonLimeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Tiare FlowerOrange BlossomHeliotropePepperYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

White AmberCashmeranVanillaSandalwoodWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

LemonelemiBergamotLimeOrangeCinnamonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PetitgrainLavenderIrisOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarWoody NotesAmbergrisAmberSandalwoodPralineVanillaPatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night33

Spring79

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night48

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,379

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Véronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#26,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAlien Eau ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alien Eau Extraordinaire by Mugler reimagines the brand's iconic floral signature into an airy, sun-drenched daytime perfume. The fragrance kicks off with an energetic burst of bitter bergamot, tart Italian lemon, and steeped green tea. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus softens into an exotic floral heart domina…

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Bois de Cedre Petitgrain by L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse greets you with an immediate burst of natural citrus. Fresh lemon, zesty lime, and bitter bergamot combine with green petitgrain twigs, creating a clean scent reminiscent of an Italian citrus grove in early May. As the vibrant opening settles, the fragrance reve…

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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 Extraordinaire or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain takes 4 of 8 categories. Alien Eau Extraordinaire is rated 4.04/5 from 3,957 votes; Bois de Cedre Petitgrain is rated 4.15/5 from 39 votes. Choose Alien Eau Extraordinaire for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois de Cedre Petitgrain for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain lasts longest (Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 66/100, Alien Eau Extraordinaire 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Projection is very close: Alien Eau Extraordinaire 58/100, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 56/100 for sillage.

Do Alien Eau Extraordinaire and Bois de Cedre Petitgrain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lime and Orange.

Is Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain is the stronger pick. Alien Eau Extraordinaire suits daytime wear; Bois de Cedre Petitgrain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Eau Extraordinaire and Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire has top notes of Bergamot, Tea, Tunisian Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope and Pepper, a base of White Amber, Cashmeran, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Bois de Cedre Petitgrain has top notes of Lemon, elemi, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Woody Notes, Ambergris and Amber.