Fragrance comparison

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer vs Alien Eau Sublime

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,511 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer

Mugler

4.15221 votes

Rank #6,021 PowderyWhite Floral

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57%scent match

Closely related

Alien Eau Sublime

Mugler

4.111,290 votes

Rank #1,499 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer takes 4 of 8 categories.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alien Eau Sublime
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer4/8

Alien Eau Sublime2/8

Ratings & consensus: Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer
Community sentiment: Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer
Versatility: Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer
Note pyramid (duration): Alien Eau Sublime
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Eau Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold ShimmerMugler

Alien Eau SublimeMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

4.11/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerAlien Eau Extraordinaire Gold ShimmerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

221 votes

37%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,290 votes

Category winnerAlien Eau Extraordinaire Gold ShimmerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value51

Category winnerAlien Eau Extraordinaire Gold ShimmerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

powdery80%

amber70%

vanilla60%

sweet50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tunisian NeroliBergamotTea

Heart2-4 hrs

Tiare Flower

Base5-7 hrs

CashmeranHeliotropeWhite Amber

Top20-30 mins

LemonSolar NotesOrangeMandarin OrangeGalbanum

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineTiare FlowerOrange BlossomHeliotropeCherry Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

CashmeranWhite AmberVanillaVetiver

Category winnerAlien Eau SublimeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall60

Winter34

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night37

Category winnerAlien Eau Extraordinaire Gold ShimmerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex16

Women81

Casual 36%Work 26%Date 21%Party 16%

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#1,499

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews102

Category winnerAlien Eau SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer is a sunlit spin on the legendary Alien universe, trading thunderous purple jasmine for breezy citrus and creamy island florals. The spray releases crisp Tunisian neroli, sparkling bergamot, and steeped iced tea that immediately cut through sticky humidity. As the bright ci…

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Mugler Alien Eau Sublime brightens the unmistakable solar jasmine core of the original pillar with a crisp splash of sunny citrus. Right after spraying, tart lemon and juicy mandarin orange burst open alongside bitter green galbanum. The fragrance quickly softens as sunlit tiare flower and orange blossom unfold around…

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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 Gold Shimmer or Alien Eau Sublime?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer takes 4 of 8 categories. Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer is rated 4.15/5 from 221 votes; Alien Eau Sublime is rated 4.11/5 from 1,290 votes. Choose Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alien Eau Sublime for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer or Alien Eau Sublime?

They last about the same: Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer 65/100, Alien Eau Sublime 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer or Alien Eau Sublime?

Projection is very close: Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer 65/100, Alien Eau Sublime 65/100 for sillage.

Do Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer and Alien Eau Sublime smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Tiare Flower, Cashmeran, Heliotrope and White Amber.

Is Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer or Alien Eau Sublime better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer and Alien Eau Sublime?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer has top notes of Tunisian Neroli, Bergamot and Tea, heart notes of Tiare Flower, a base of Cashmeran, Heliotrope and White Amber. Alien Eau Sublime has top notes of Lemon, Solar Notes, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Tiare Flower, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope, a base of Cashmeran, White Amber, Vanilla and Vetiver.