Fragrance comparison

Alien Fusion vs Hypnotic Tuberose

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,208 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alien Fusion

Mugler

4.102,185 votes

Rank #2,023 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Hypnotic Tuberose

Judith Williams

3.4423 votes

Rank #20,203 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Fusion takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alien Fusion
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Hypnotic Tuberose
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alien Fusion3/4

Hypnotic Tuberose1/4

Ratings & consensus: Alien Fusion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hypnotic Tuberose
Sillage & projection: Alien Fusion
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Fusion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien FusionMugler

Hypnotic TuberoseJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 2,185 votes

Have 78%Had 23%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

Category winnerAlien FusionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

2,185 votes

38%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Tuberose

SillageAlien Fusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

tuberose84%

cinnamon77%

vanilla69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

animalic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, tuberose and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GingerCinnamon

Heart3-4 hrs

Orange BlossomTuberose

Base7-9+ hrs

White AmberVanilla

Top

VioletGingerBasilPeach

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCinnamonRose

Base

Orange BlossomVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Alien Fusion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Date 40%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,023

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Fanny Bal

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#20,203

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAlien FusionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Fusion reimagines the iconic solar floral profile by turning up the heat. A brisk snap of fresh ginger and dry cinnamon sparks the initial spray before melting into a plush heart of sweet orange blossom and creamy tuberose. As the spices mellow on skin, a golden foundation of white amber and rich vanilla …

Reviews →

Hypnotic Tuberose by Judith Williams is a bold floral composition defined by its creamy tuberose heart and spicy, ginger-infused opening. This 2012 release offers an intense, oriental floral profile that thrives in cooler weather. It is a distinctive choice for those who enjoy white florals with a noticeable, warm per…

Reviews →

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 Fusion or Hypnotic Tuberose?

Alien Fusion takes 3 of 4 categories. Alien Fusion is rated 4.10/5 from 2,185 votes; Hypnotic Tuberose is rated 3.44/5 from 23 votes. Choose Alien Fusion for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Hypnotic Tuberose for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Fusion or Hypnotic Tuberose?

Hypnotic Tuberose lasts longest (Hypnotic Tuberose 73/100, Alien Fusion 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Fusion or Hypnotic Tuberose?

Alien Fusion projects furthest (Alien Fusion 64/100, Hypnotic Tuberose 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Fusion and Hypnotic Tuberose smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and vanilla accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Alien Fusion or Hypnotic Tuberose better for summer or winter?

Alien Fusion suits evening wear; Hypnotic Tuberose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Fusion and Hypnotic Tuberose?

Alien Fusion has top notes of Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of White Amber and Vanilla. Hypnotic Tuberose has top notes of Violet, Ginger, Basil and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Patchouli.