Fragrance comparison

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 vs Mandorle

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,154 ratings analysed

7 wins

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009

Mugler

4.42629 votes

Rank #1,835 WoodyWhite Floral

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Mandorle

Sora Dora

4.06525 votes

Rank #3,662 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 takes 7 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.
Mandorle
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Best in winter.

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 20097/7

Mandorle0/7

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: Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009
Versatility: Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009
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

MandorleSora Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 525 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

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

49%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

525 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAlien Liqueur de Parfum 2009

SillageAlien Liqueur de Parfum 2009

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value34

Category winnerAlien Liqueur de Parfum 2009Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral91%

rum83%

amber74%

almond65%

nutty56%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

musky84%

woody77%

sweet69%

leather61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

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

Notes

SuedeRumTonka BeanHeliotropeVanillaCashmere WoodCaramelAlmondWoodsy NotesWhite MuskCacao

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRum, Woodsy Notes 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

Spring32

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlien Liqueur de Parfum 2009Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

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

Men20

Unisex57

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#3,662

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel, Camille Chemardin

Launched—

Reviews68

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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Mandorle opens with an intense blast of bitter almond, dark rum, and sharp medicinal cherry. Within twenty minutes, the synthetic sharp edge settles into a smooth heart of powdery heliotrope and plush suede. The dry down turns warmer as cashmeran, tonka bean, and sweet vanilla take over on skin. It feels like wearing …

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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 Mandorle?

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 takes 7 of 7 categories. Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 is rated 4.42/5 from 629 votes; Mandorle is rated 4.06/5 from 525 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 Mandorle for a vanilla and powdery character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 or Mandorle?

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 lasts longest (Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 79/100, Mandorle 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 or Mandorle?

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 projects furthest (Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 73/100, Mandorle 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 and Mandorle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rum, Woodsy Notes and Almond.

Is Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 or Mandorle 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.