Fragrance comparison

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 vs Rouge Smoking Extrait

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,698 ratings analysed

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009

Mugler

4.42629 votes

Rank #1,835 WoodyWhite Floral

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Rouge Smoking Extrait

BDK Parfums

4.091,069 votes

Rank #376 AmberSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rouge Smoking Extrait
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 20093/7

Rouge Smoking Extrait3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009Mugler

Rouge Smoking ExtraitBDK Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 1,069 votes

Have 87%Had 13%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

53%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

699 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRouge Smoking Extrait

SillageAlien Liqueur de Parfum 2009

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value49

Category winnerRouge Smoking ExtraitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral91%

rum83%

amber74%

almond65%

nutty56%

amber100%

sweet92%

cherry84%

balsamic77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber and almond

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

CherryAlmondPink PepperRed MandarinBergamot

Heart

Peru BalsamMilkTonka BeanSpanish Labdanum

Base

OudRumAmbroxanVanilla AbsoluteAmberPatchouliBenzoinSiam

InformationalShared notesRum, 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

Spring37

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

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

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#376

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Margaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews224

Category winnerRouge Smoking ExtraitHigher 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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Rouge Smoking Extrait opens with a heavy blast of tart black cherry and spiced pink pepper, underpinned by bitter almond. Within minutes, the glossy fruity top settles into a dense, resinous heart where warm Peru balsam and milky accords create a thick, gourmand texture. It feels noticeably heavier and darker than the…

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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 Rouge Smoking Extrait?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 is rated 4.42/5 from 629 votes; Rouge Smoking Extrait is rated 4.09/5 from 1,069 votes. Choose Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rouge Smoking Extrait for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 or Rouge Smoking Extrait?

They last about the same: Rouge Smoking Extrait 81/100, Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 or Rouge Smoking Extrait?

Projection is very close: Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 73/100, Rouge Smoking Extrait 71/100 for sillage.

Do Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 and Rouge Smoking Extrait smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and almond accords. Common notes include Rum, Amber and Almond.

Is Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 or Rouge Smoking Extrait 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 Rouge Smoking Extrait?

Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2009 features Rum, Jasmine, Amber, Woodsy Notes and Almond. Rouge Smoking Extrait has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Pink Pepper and Red Mandarin, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Milk, Tonka Bean and Spanish Labdanum, a base of Oud, Rum, Ambroxan and Vanilla Absolute.