Fragrance comparison

Alien Goddess vs Lipstick On

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 10,193 ratings analysed

Alien Goddess

Mugler

3.917,995 votes

Rank #2,228 VanillaPowdery

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40%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Lipstick On

Maison Martin Margiela

4.052,198 votes

Rank #754 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lipstick On takes 7 of 7 categories.

Alien Goddess
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lipstick On
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Alien Goddess0/7

Lipstick On7/7

Ratings & consensus: Lipstick On
Community sentiment: Lipstick On
Longevity: Lipstick On
Sillage & projection: Lipstick On
Value for money: Lipstick On
Versatility: Lipstick On
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lipstick On

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien GoddessMugler

Lipstick OnMaison Martin Margiela

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 7,995 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 2,198 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerLipstick OnRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

7,995 votes

49%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,771 votes

Category winnerLipstick OnMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLipstick On

SillageLipstick On

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value51

Category winnerLipstick OnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery88%

white floral77%

woody65%

citrus53%

musky42%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

iris84%

sweet77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Coconut WaterBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaCashmeran

Top

HeliotropeBergamotNeroli

Heart

IrisGalbanumOrange Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanBourbon VanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Heliotrope and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Alien Goddess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day100

Night32

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLipstick OnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women96

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 22%Party 13%

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,228

PerfumerMarie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#754

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews370

Category winnerLipstick OnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum takes the brand in a bright, sun-drenched direction. It opens with an airy splash of coconut water and crisp Italian bergamot that quickly softens into creamy grandiflorum jasmine and powdery heliotrope. The base settles into warm Madagascar Bourbon vanilla and clean cashmeran. It fe…

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Lipstick On by Maison Martin Margiela centers on a vintage cosmetic accord of iris and violet, backed by warm bourbon vanilla and tonka bean. It mimics the waxy, powdery scent of a classic lipstick tube from the past. Ideal for those who love romantic, nostalgic scents, it wears softly in cooler spring and autumn weat…

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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 Goddess or Lipstick On?

Lipstick On takes 7 of 7 categories. Alien Goddess is rated 3.91/5 from 7,995 votes; Lipstick On is rated 4.05/5 from 2,198 votes. Choose Alien Goddess for a vanilla and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lipstick On for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alien Goddess or Lipstick On?

Lipstick On lasts longest (Lipstick On 68/100, Alien Goddess 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Goddess or Lipstick On?

Lipstick On projects furthest (Lipstick On 61/100, Alien Goddess 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Goddess and Lipstick On smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Alien Goddess or Lipstick On better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alien Goddess is the stronger pick. For winter, Lipstick On is the stronger pick. Alien Goddess suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Goddess and Lipstick On?

Alien Goddess has top notes of Coconut Water and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Heliotrope, a base of Bourbon Vanilla and Cashmeran. Lipstick On has top notes of Heliotrope, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Galbanum and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Bourbon Vanilla and Patchouli.