Fragrance comparison

Alien Man vs TROIA

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,864 ratings analysed

Alien Man

Mugler

3.771,860 votes

Rank #3,750 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

TROIA

Anatoline

2.504 votes

Rank #23,746 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Alien Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
TROIA
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Alien Man2/4

TROIA2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: TROIA
Sillage & projection: TROIA
Value for money: Alien Man
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

TROIAAnatoline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,860 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityTROIA

SillageTROIA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlien ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

green69%

musky61%

leather100%

aromatic92%

cannabis84%

fresh spicy77%

smoky69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and amber

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

PepperBergamotLemonSaffron

Heart

cannabisGeraniumMintIncenseLabdanum

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, Leather 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

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

Men100

Unisex0

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#23,746

PerfumerHülya Şimşek, Hüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Anatoline TROIA is a daring woody spicy scent that balances sharp top notes with a base of worn leather. It is an assertive choice for those who enjoy challenging profiles, working best in cooler weather when the incense and cannabis notes have room to breathe. This is a bold, modern composition that bridges the gap b…

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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 TROIA?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alien Man is rated 3.77/5 from 1,860 votes; TROIA is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Alien Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose TROIA for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Man or TROIA?

They last about the same: TROIA 70/100, Alien Man 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alien Man or TROIA?

TROIA projects furthest (TROIA 63/100, Alien Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Man and TROIA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Leather and Pepper.

Is Alien Man or TROIA better for summer or winter?

Alien Man suits day or night wear; TROIA suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Man and TROIA?

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. TROIA has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Saffron, heart notes of cannabis, Geranium, Mint and Incense, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla.