Fragrance comparison

Alien Man vs Bergamot Neroli Cologne

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,872 ratings analysed

Alien Man

Mugler

3.771,860 votes

Rank #3,750 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bergamot Neroli Cologne

The Art Of Shaving

4.3312 votes

Rank #34,586 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alien Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alien Man2/5

Bergamot Neroli Cologne3/5

Ratings & consensus: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alien Man
Sillage & projection: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Value for money: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien ManMugler

Bergamot Neroli CologneThe Art Of Shaving

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,860 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,860 votes

67%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlien Man

SillageBergamot Neroli Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

green69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

green56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AniseDillMintLavenderBeechThymeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherCashmere WoodOsmanthusPepperGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

White AmberCashmeranVanilla

Notes

BergamotNeroliGuaiac WoodClary SageCypressCedarJasmine SambacCardamomMandarin OrangeGeraniumMateOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGeranium. Durations are only published for Alien Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day93

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Casual 33%Work 28%Date 25%Party 14%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,750

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#34,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAlien ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Man delivers an unconventional woody aromatic punch that deliberately avoids standard blue shower-gel clichés. The first spray reveals sharp green dill, cool garden mint, and pungent star anise over bright lemon zest. Give it ten minutes. The herbal bite settles into smooth leather, dry cashmere wood, and…

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A citrus aromatic built around bergamot and neroli, this opens bright, green, and slightly herbal before settling into a cleaner woody barbershop style base. The overall feel is polished and groomed rather than playful. It may suit someone who wants a fresh, masculine cologne with a classic shaving-room edge, especial…

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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 Man or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. Alien Man is rated 3.77/5 from 1,860 votes; Bergamot Neroli Cologne is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Alien Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Bergamot Neroli Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Man or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Alien Man lasts longest (Alien Man 68/100, Bergamot Neroli Cologne 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Man or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne projects furthest (Bergamot Neroli Cologne 78/100, Alien Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Man and Bergamot Neroli Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium.

Is Alien Man or Bergamot Neroli Cologne better for summer or winter?

Alien Man suits day or night wear; Bergamot Neroli Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Man and Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Alien Man has top notes of Anise, Dill, Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Leather, Cashmere Wood, Osmanthus and Pepper, a base of White Amber, Cashmeran and Vanilla. Bergamot Neroli Cologne features Bergamot, Neroli, Guaiac Wood, Clary Sage and Cypress.