Fragrance comparison

Alien Eau Extraordinaire vs Earl Grey

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 3,975 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alien Eau Extraordinaire

Mugler

4.043,957 votes

Rank #1,379 CitrusWhite Floral

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64%scent match

Closely related

Earl Grey

The Lab Fragrances

4.0618 votes

Rank #45,357 CitrusVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire takes 3 of 5 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.
Earl Grey
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire3/5

Earl Grey2/5

Ratings & consensus: Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Earl Grey
Sillage & projection: Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Value for money: Earl Grey
Versatility: Not scored
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

Earl GreyThe Lab Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 3,957 votes

Have 68%Had 33%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

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

50%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEarl Grey

SillageAlien Eau Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value52

Category winnerEarl GreyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

green61%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, 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

TeaLimeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomTiare FlowerHeliotropePepper

Base

VanillaAmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tea, Lime and Tiare Flower. 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

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter83

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

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

Men0

Unisex77

Women23

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#45,357

PerfumerNot listed

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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Earl Grey by The Lab Fragrances delivers a refreshing twist on classic black tea by pairing bright bergamot and crisp lime with cozy vanilla and warm sandalwood. The opening hits your skin like a freshly poured cup of citrus-infused tea, crisp and uplifting without sharp chemical edges. As the initial zest settles, so…

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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 Earl Grey?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire takes 3 of 5 categories. Alien Eau Extraordinaire is rated 4.04/5 from 3,957 votes; Earl Grey is rated 4.06/5 from 18 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 Earl Grey for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Earl Grey?

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

Which projects more, Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Earl Grey?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire projects furthest (Alien Eau Extraordinaire 58/100, Earl Grey 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Eau Extraordinaire and Earl Grey smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tea, Lime and Tiare Flower.

Is Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Earl Grey better for summer or winter?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire suits daytime wear; Earl Grey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Eau Extraordinaire and Earl Grey?

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. Earl Grey has top notes of Tea, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower, Heliotrope and Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.