Fragrance comparison

Alien Les Parfums de Cuir vs Cubic

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 464 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alien Les Parfums de Cuir

Mugler

4.50438 votes

Rank #2,172 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Cubic

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.1226 votes

Rank #18,541 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Les Parfums de Cuir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alien Les Parfums de Cuir
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cubic
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alien Les Parfums de Cuir4/5

Cubic1/5

Ratings & consensus: Alien Les Parfums de Cuir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alien Les Parfums de Cuir
Sillage & projection: Alien Les Parfums de Cuir
Value for money: Cubic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Les Parfums de Cuir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Les Parfums de CuirMugler

CubicAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 438 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerAlien Les Parfums de CuirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

32%Like

1%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

438 votes

48%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAlien Les Parfums de Cuir

SillageAlien Les Parfums de Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCubicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

JasmineLeather

Heart3-5 hrs

Dried FruitsWoody Notes

Base8-12+ hrs

Amber

Notes

Dried FruitsIrisBlack CurrantAmberJasmineOrangeLabdanumBergamotMuskWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Dried Fruits, Woody Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Alien Les Parfums de Cuir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Spring100

Summer91

Fall91

Winter36

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#18,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAlien Les Parfums de CuirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alien Les Parfums de Cuir takes the signature solar jasmine of the original Alien and wraps it in warm, buttery leather. The scent opens with a sharp burst of radiant jasmine sambac backed by a dark, tannic leather accord. Give it ten minutes. The initial sharpness melts into rich dried fruits and glowing amber resin.…

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Cubic by Al Haramain wears like a clean, soapy fresh woody scent with a soft iris-powder touch. It can open with bright citrus and a crisp, shower-fresh feel, then bring in a slightly sweet fruity floral middle. As it dries down, the freshness usually eases up and you may notice dried fruits, amber warmth, and a musky…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alien Les Parfums de Cuir or Cubic?

Alien Les Parfums de Cuir takes 4 of 5 categories. Alien Les Parfums de Cuir is rated 4.50/5 from 438 votes; Cubic is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes. Choose Alien Les Parfums de Cuir for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cubic for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Les Parfums de Cuir or Cubic?

They last about the same: Alien Les Parfums de Cuir 78/100, Cubic 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alien Les Parfums de Cuir or Cubic?

Projection is very close: Alien Les Parfums de Cuir 70/100, Cubic 68/100 for sillage.

Do Alien Les Parfums de Cuir and Cubic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Dried Fruits, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Alien Les Parfums de Cuir or Cubic better for summer or winter?

Alien Les Parfums de Cuir suits evening wear; Cubic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Les Parfums de Cuir and Cubic?

Alien Les Parfums de Cuir has top notes of Jasmine and Leather, heart notes of Dried Fruits and Woody Notes, a base of Amber. Cubic features Dried Fruits, Iris, Black Currant, Amber and Jasmine.