Fragrance comparison

Alien Eau Sublime vs Elle

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,312 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alien Eau Sublime

Mugler

4.111,290 votes

Rank #1,499 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Elle

Lancetti

4.2322 votes

Rank #32,049 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Eau Sublime takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alien Eau Sublime
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elle
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alien Eau Sublime4/5

Elle1/5

Ratings & consensus: Alien Eau Sublime
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elle
Sillage & projection: Alien Eau Sublime
Value for money: Alien Eau Sublime
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Eau Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Eau SublimeMugler

ElleLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

Category winnerAlien Eau SublimeRating 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

41%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityElle

SillageAlien Eau Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlien Eau SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

powdery80%

amber70%

vanilla60%

sweet50%

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both powdery and sweet

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

Top

Green NotesOrange BlossomGalbanumFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHyacinthNarcissusRoseCarnationHeliotropeOrchidJasmine

Base

MuskAmberMossVanillaCedarSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Alien Eau Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter63

Day100

Night13

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,499

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews102

Overall rank#32,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Lancetti Elle opens with a crisp burst of galbanum and bitter green notes, immediately establishing a sharp, retro character that feels miles away from modern sugary scents. As it settles on the skin, the bitter opening softens into a rich bouquet of ylang-ylang and clean white flowers, grounded by a subtle sweetness …

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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 Elle?

Alien Eau Sublime takes 4 of 5 categories. Alien Eau Sublime is rated 4.11/5 from 1,290 votes; Elle is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes. Choose Alien Eau Sublime for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elle for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau Sublime or Elle?

Elle lasts longest (Elle 73/100, Alien Eau Sublime 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Eau Sublime or Elle?

Alien Eau Sublime projects furthest (Alien Eau Sublime 65/100, Elle 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Eau Sublime and Elle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope.

Is Alien Eau Sublime or Elle better for summer or winter?

Alien Eau Sublime suits daytime wear; Elle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Eau Sublime and Elle?

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. Elle has top notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Galbanum and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth, Narcissus and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Moss and Vanilla.