Fragrance comparison

Alien Eau Extraordinaire vs Ceremony

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 4,038 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alien Eau Extraordinaire

Mugler

4.043,957 votes

Rank #1,379 CitrusWhite Floral

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Ceremony

Regalien

3.7481 votes

Rank #11,988 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ceremony
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire4/7

Ceremony3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Eau ExtraordinaireMugler

CeremonyRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 3,957 votes

Have 68%Had 33%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 51%

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

51%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerAlien Eau ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCeremony

SillageCeremony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAlien Eau ExtraordinaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

green61%

white floral100%

sweet83%

animalic65%

tuberose48%

powdery30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral 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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotPlum

Heart

Tiare FlowerTuberoseGardeniaJasmineHeliotropeYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskVanillaAmberWalnutPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tiare Flower, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Alien Eau Extraordinaire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer63

Fall96

Winter71

Day100

Night76

Category winnerCeremonyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

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

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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#11,988

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Ceremony by Regalien is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Ceremony was launched in 2019. Ceremony was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Plum; middle notes are Tiare Flower, Tuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Musk, Vanilla, Amber, W…

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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 Ceremony?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire takes 4 of 7 categories. Alien Eau Extraordinaire is rated 4.04/5 from 3,957 votes; Ceremony is rated 3.74/5 from 81 votes. Choose Alien Eau Extraordinaire for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ceremony for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Ceremony?

Ceremony lasts longest (Ceremony 73/100, Alien Eau Extraordinaire 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Ceremony?

Ceremony projects furthest (Ceremony 62/100, Alien Eau Extraordinaire 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Eau Extraordinaire and Ceremony smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tiare Flower, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope.

Is Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Ceremony better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alien Eau Extraordinaire and Ceremony?

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. Ceremony has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Tuberose, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Walnut.