Fragrance comparison

Alien Eau Sublime vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,405 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alien Eau Sublime

Mugler

4.111,290 votes

Rank #1,499 White FloralCitrus

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,325 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Eau Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alien Eau Sublime
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alien Eau Sublime5/7

Vison Noir2/7

Ratings & consensus: Alien Eau Sublime
Community sentiment: Alien Eau Sublime
Longevity: Alien Eau Sublime
Sillage & projection: Vison Noir
Value for money: Alien Eau Sublime
Versatility: Vison Noir
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

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

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

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerAlien Eau SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAlien Eau Sublime

SillageVison Noir

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%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match27%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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Galbanum, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerVison NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

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

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,499

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews102

Overall rank#11,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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 Vison Noir?

Alien Eau Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories. Alien Eau Sublime is rated 4.11/5 from 1,290 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Alien Eau Sublime for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau Sublime or Vison Noir?

They last about the same: Alien Eau Sublime 65/100, Vison Noir 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alien Eau Sublime or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Alien Eau Sublime 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Eau Sublime and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Galbanum, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Alien Eau Sublime or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. Alien Eau Sublime suits daytime wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Eau Sublime and Vison Noir?

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. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.