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Alien Goddess Supra Florale vs Portuguese Man O' War

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

Updated 1,216 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Portuguese Man O' War takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Alien Goddess Supra Florale

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Portuguese Man O' War

    Choose it for a smoky and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Alien Goddess Supra Florale1/7
Portuguese Man O' War6/7
Ratings & consensus
Alien Goddess Supra Florale
Community sentiment
Portuguese Man O' War
Longevity
Portuguese Man O' War
Sillage & projection
Portuguese Man O' War
Value for money
Portuguese Man O' War
Versatility
Portuguese Man O' War
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Portuguese Man O' War

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Alien Goddess Supra FloraleMugler
Portuguese Man O' WarZoologist Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 964 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 252 votes
Have 19%Had 5%Want 75%
Category winnerAlien Goddess Supra FloraleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
35%Like
15%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate

964 votes

38%Love
31%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerPortuguese Man O' WarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityPortuguese Man O' War

SillagePortuguese Man O' War

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value52
Category winnerPortuguese Man O' WarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
white floral100%
amber92%
floral84%
musky77%
green69%
fruity61%
smoky100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
marine69%
herbal61%
Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
prickly pearCactus Flower
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine SambacImmortelle
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberMuskDesert Rose
Top
GingerImmortelleSaffron
Heart
gunpowderGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base
SeaweedSandalwoodTonka
InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac and Immortelle. Durations are only published for Alien Goddess Supra Florale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter48
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter53
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPortuguese Man O' WarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
Casual 36%Work 29%Date 21%Party 14%
Men70
Unisex27
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews142

Overall rank#3,763

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews87

Category winnerPortuguese Man O' WarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Goddess Supra Florale rethinks solar florals with a juicy, desert-inspired twist. The opening hits fast. Prickly pear fruit and green cactus flower deliver a splash of crisp, watery sweetness that instantly cuts through humid heat. Within twenty minutes, creamy jasmine sambac takes center stage alongside …

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Portuguese Man O' War is a sharp, smoky marine scent with ginger, gunpowder and seaweed pushed right to the front. It opens bracing and metallic, then settles into something saltier, woodier and a little smoother, with jasmine sambac and tonka softening the edges. This is a distinctive aquatic for people who want atmo…

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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 Supra Florale or Portuguese Man O' War?

Portuguese Man O' War takes 6 of 7 categories. Alien Goddess Supra Florale is rated 3.83/5 from 964 votes; Portuguese Man O' War is rated 3.76/5 from 252 votes. Choose Alien Goddess Supra Florale for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Portuguese Man O' War for a smoky and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alien Goddess Supra Florale or Portuguese Man O' War?

Portuguese Man O' War lasts longest (Portuguese Man O' War 79/100, Alien Goddess Supra Florale 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Goddess Supra Florale or Portuguese Man O' War?

Portuguese Man O' War projects furthest (Portuguese Man O' War 71/100, Alien Goddess Supra Florale 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Goddess Supra Florale and Portuguese Man O' War smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac and Immortelle.

Is Alien Goddess Supra Florale or Portuguese Man O' War better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alien Goddess Supra Florale is the stronger pick. For winter, Portuguese Man O' War is the stronger pick. Alien Goddess Supra Florale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Goddess Supra Florale and Portuguese Man O' War?

Alien Goddess Supra Florale has top notes of prickly pear and Cactus Flower, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Immortelle, a base of Amber, Musk and Desert Rose. Portuguese Man O' War has top notes of Ginger, Immortelle and Saffron, heart notes of gunpowder, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Seaweed, Sandalwood and Tonka.

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