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Alien Eau Sublime vs Blossom of Vetiver

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

Updated 1,292 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blossom of Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Alien Eau Sublime

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Blossom of Vetiver

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Alien Eau Sublime1/5
Blossom of Vetiver4/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Blossom of Vetiver
Sillage & projection
Blossom of Vetiver
Value for money
Blossom of Vetiver
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Blossom of Vetiver
Fragranxe ranking
Alien Eau Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Alien Eau SublimeMugler
Blossom of VetiverThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 1,290 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

1,290 votes

50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityBlossom of Vetiver

SillageBlossom of Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value100
Category winnerBlossom of VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus90%
powdery80%
amber70%
vanilla60%
sweet50%
floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
amber77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
LemonSolar NotesOrangeMandarin OrangeGalbanum
Heart3-4 hrs
JasmineTiare FlowerOrange BlossomHeliotropeCherry Blossom
Base6-8 hrs
CashmeranWhite AmberVanillaVetiver
Notes
Mandarin OrangeOrange BlossomBlack OrchidPeru BalsamSandalwoodHeliotropeNarcissusBergamotLabdanumMagnoliaHyacinthVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBlossom of VetiverLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter50
Day39
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex9
Women90
Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 14%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Date 39%Party 30%Casual 17%Work 14%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,499

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews102

Overall rank#60,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlien Eau SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Blossom of Vetiver by The Dua Brand is a rich, boozy floral fragrance built around sweet rum, dark orchid, and earthy vetiver. It opens with an intoxicating rush of aged rum and sweet honey, balanced by sparkling mandarin orange and fresh bergamot. As the initial citrus burst settles, a lush bouquet of black orchid, j…

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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 Sublime or Blossom of Vetiver?

Blossom of Vetiver takes 4 of 5 categories. Alien Eau Sublime is rated 4.11/5 from 1,290 votes; Blossom of Vetiver is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alien Eau Sublime for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blossom of Vetiver for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau Sublime or Blossom of Vetiver?

Blossom of Vetiver lasts longest (Blossom of Vetiver 80/100, Alien Eau Sublime 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Eau Sublime or Blossom of Vetiver?

Blossom of Vetiver projects furthest (Blossom of Vetiver 75/100, Alien Eau Sublime 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Eau Sublime and Blossom of Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope and Vanilla.

Is Alien Eau Sublime or Blossom of Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Alien Eau Sublime suits daytime wear; Blossom of Vetiver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Eau Sublime and Blossom of Vetiver?

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. Blossom of Vetiver features Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Black Orchid, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood.

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