Fragrance comparison

Alien Eau Extraordinaire vs Heman

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 3,965 ratings analysed

Alien Eau Extraordinaire

Mugler

4.043,957 votes

Rank #1,379 CitrusWhite Floral

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Heman

SIAM 1928

3.758 votes

Rank #58,128 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Heman
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire2/4

Heman2/4

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

HemanSIAM 1928

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 3,957 votes

Have 68%Had 33%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlien Eau Extraordinaire

SillageHeman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

green61%

citrus100%

floral92%

camphor84%

balsamic77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and green

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

BorneolStrobilanthes CallosusLimePandanusOrangeAloe Vera

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange BlossomTea

Base

VanillaWoody NotesMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesTea, Lime, Orange and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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#58,128

PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar

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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Heman opens bright and unusual, mixing lime and orange with cool herbal tones, green pandanus, and a lightly camphorated lift. The floral heart feels airy rather than heavy, then settles into soft vanilla, musk, woods, and amber. It suits someone who enjoys fresh florals with an aromatic edge, especially for daytime 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 Heman?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alien Eau Extraordinaire is rated 4.04/5 from 3,957 votes; Heman is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Alien Eau Extraordinaire for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Heman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Heman?

They last about the same: Alien Eau Extraordinaire 62/100, Heman 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alien Eau Extraordinaire or Heman?

Heman projects furthest (Heman 67/100, Alien Eau Extraordinaire 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Eau Extraordinaire and Heman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and green accords. Common notes include Tea, Lime, Orange and Orange Blossom.

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

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

What are the notes in Alien Eau Extraordinaire and Heman?

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. Heman has top notes of Borneol, Strobilanthes Callosus, Lime and Pandanus, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes, Musk and Amber.