Fragrance comparison

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 vs Mandarine Sultane

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,101 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009

Mugler

4.42629 votes

Rank #1,835 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarine Sultane

Alexandre.J

3.49472 votes

Rank #11,691 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mandarine Sultane
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 20095/7

Mandarine Sultane2/7

Ratings & consensus: Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009
Community sentiment: Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009
Longevity: Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009
Sillage & projection: Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009
Value for money: Mandarine Sultane
Versatility: Mandarine Sultane
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009Mugler

Mandarine SultaneAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.49/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerAlien Liqueur de Parfum 2009Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

629 votes

25%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

419 votes

Category winnerAlien Liqueur de Parfum 2009Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAlien Liqueur de Parfum 2009

SillageAlien Liqueur de Parfum 2009

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMandarine SultaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral91%

rum83%

amber74%

almond65%

nutty56%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RumJasmineAmberWoodsy NotesAlmondOak Tree

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomAlmondJasminePeach

Base

AmberCashmere WoodMuskRumSandalwoodSaffron

InformationalShared notesRum, Jasmine, Amber and Almond. Durations are only published for Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day19

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMandarine SultaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Date 43%Party 32%Casual 15%Work 9%

Men8

Unisex49

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#11,691

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerAlien Liqueur de Parfum 2009Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 takes the iconic extraterrestrial jasmine formula and drenches it in dark liquor. Aged in toasted oak casks like top-shelf rum, this rare flanker opens with a potent blast of spiced alcohol and buttery toasted almond. The signature solar Sambac jasmine soon emerges, but it feels thi…

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Mandarine Sultane opens with a bright burst of mandarin, bergamot, and lemon, then softens into neroli, orange blossom, jasmine, and a gentle almond-peach sweetness. The dry-down adds musk, amber, woods, saffron, and a touch of rum, giving it a smoother, warmer finish. It reads as a citrus floral with a polished, slig…

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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 Liqueur de Parfum 2009 or Mandarine Sultane?

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 takes 5 of 7 categories. Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 is rated 4.42/5 from 629 votes; Mandarine Sultane is rated 3.49/5 from 472 votes. Choose Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mandarine Sultane for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 or Mandarine Sultane?

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 lasts longest (Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 79/100, Mandarine Sultane 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 or Mandarine Sultane?

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 projects furthest (Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 73/100, Mandarine Sultane 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 and Mandarine Sultane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Rum, Jasmine, Amber and Almond.

Is Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 or Mandarine Sultane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 is the stronger pick. For winter, Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 is the stronger pick. Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 and Mandarine Sultane?

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 features Rum, Jasmine, Amber, Woodsy Notes and Almond. Mandarine Sultane has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Almond and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Rum.