Fragrance comparison

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer vs Earl Grey

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 239 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer

Mugler

4.15221 votes

Rank #6,021 PowderyWhite Floral

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54%scent match

Some overlap

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 Gold Shimmer takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Earl Grey
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer3/5

Earl Grey1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold ShimmerMugler

Earl GreyThe Lab Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

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

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEarl Grey

SillageAlien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and white floral

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

Top

TeaLimeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomTiare FlowerHeliotropePepper

Base

VanillaAmberMuskSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall60

Winter34

Day100

Night33

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter83

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex16

Women81

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

Men0

Unisex77

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#45,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlien Eau Extraordinaire Gold ShimmerHigher 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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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 Gold Shimmer or Earl Grey?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer takes 3 of 5 categories. Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer is rated 4.15/5 from 221 votes; Earl Grey is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Earl Grey for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer or Earl Grey?

Earl Grey lasts longest (Earl Grey 73/100, Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer or Earl Grey?

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer projects furthest (Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer 65/100, Earl Grey 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer and Earl Grey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tea, Tiare Flower and Heliotrope.

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

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

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

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. 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.