Fragrance comparison

Alien Eau Extraordinaire vs Citrus and Wood

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 4,191 ratings analysed

Alien Eau Extraordinaire

Mugler

4.043,957 votes

Rank #1,379 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Citrus and Wood

Yardley

4.31234 votes

Rank #25,729 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus and Wood takes 4 of 8 categories.

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

Alien Eau Extraordinaire3/8

Citrus and Wood4/8

Ratings & consensus: Citrus and Wood
Community sentiment: Citrus and Wood
Longevity: Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection: Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Value for money: Citrus and Wood
Versatility: Citrus and Wood
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

Citrus and WoodYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 3,957 votes

Have 68%Had 33%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerCitrus and WoodRating 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

43%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

234 votes

Category winnerCitrus and WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlien Eau Extraordinaire

SillageAlien Eau Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value82

Category winnerCitrus and WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

leather61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

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

LimeBergamotelemiMandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

BirchPepperGingerTeaCarrot SeedsCumin

Base5-8 hrs

VetiverCedarMossSandalwoodAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Category winnerCitrus and WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

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

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 9%

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#25,729

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Yardley Citrus and Wood is a refreshing, earthy eau de toilette that delivers an authentic blast of natural zest and dry forest woods. The fragrance bursts open with a bright blend of bitter grapefruit, fresh lime, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by aromatic elemi resin for a crisp, sunlit start. As the initial ci…

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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 Citrus and Wood?

Citrus and Wood takes 4 of 8 categories. Alien Eau Extraordinaire is rated 4.04/5 from 3,957 votes; Citrus and Wood is rated 4.31/5 from 234 votes. Choose Alien Eau Extraordinaire for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citrus and Wood for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Citrus and Wood?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire lasts longest (Alien Eau Extraordinaire 62/100, Citrus and Wood 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Citrus and Wood?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire projects furthest (Alien Eau Extraordinaire 58/100, Citrus and Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Eau Extraordinaire and Citrus and Wood smell similar?

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

Is Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Citrus and Wood better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alien Eau Extraordinaire and Citrus and Wood?

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. Citrus and Wood has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Birch, Pepper, Ginger and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Sandalwood.