Fragrance comparison

Alien Man vs One Day Gun

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,863 ratings analysed

Alien Man

Mugler

3.771,860 votes

Rank #3,750 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

One Day Gun

Reyane Tradition

4.673 votes

Rank #36,878 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Day Gun takes 2 of 4 categories.

Alien Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
One Day Gun
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alien Man1/4

One Day Gun2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: One Day Gun
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: One Day Gun
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

One Day GunReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,860 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityOne Day Gun

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerOne Day GunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

green69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

anis61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top

AniseOrangeBergamotTangerinePepperLemon

Heart

GeraniumLavenderNutmegPatchouliVetiver

Base

VanillaWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesAnise, Lavender, Lemon and Pepper. 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

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#36,878

PerfumerNejla Barbir

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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One Day Gun by Reyane Tradition is a striking aromatic scent for men. It opens with a zesty burst of orange, bergamot, and lemon, softened by an anise twist. As it settles, lavender and geranium provide a clean, classic backbone, while vanilla and white woods give it a smooth, persistent finish. It excels for daily we…

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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 One Day Gun?

One Day Gun takes 2 of 4 categories. Alien Man is rated 3.77/5 from 1,860 votes; One Day Gun is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alien Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose One Day Gun for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Man or One Day Gun?

One Day Gun lasts longest (One Day Gun 75/100, Alien Man 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Man or One Day Gun?

Projection is very close: Alien Man 60/100, One Day Gun 60/100 for sillage.

Do Alien Man and One Day Gun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Anise, Lavender, Lemon and Pepper.

Is Alien Man or One Day Gun better for summer or winter?

Alien Man suits day or night wear; One Day Gun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Man and One Day Gun?

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. One Day Gun has top notes of Anise, Orange, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and White Woods.