Fragrance comparison

Alien Oud Majestueux vs Instinct

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 962 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alien Oud Majestueux

Mugler

4.10958 votes

Rank #1,812 OudWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #62,631 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Oud Majestueux takes 4 of 4 categories.

Alien Oud Majestueux
Choose it for a oud and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alien Oud Majestueux4/4

Instinct0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alien Oud Majestueux
Sillage & projection: Alien Oud Majestueux
Value for money: Alien Oud Majestueux
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Oud Majestueux

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Oud MajestueuxMugler

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 958 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

958 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAlien Oud Majestueux

SillageAlien Oud Majestueux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

white floral91%

amber83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCashmeran

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Amber

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Alien Oud Majestueux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

Date 41%Party 38%Casual 13%Work 8%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews114

Overall rank#62,631

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alien Oud Majestueux by Mugler takes the solar floral identity of the original pillar and steeps it in dark, resinous woods. Do not overspray this. The initial spray unleashes an assertive surge of dry saffron and crushed green cardamom pods, underpinned by a solvent edge that takes three minutes to soften. Soon, dens…

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Instinct by Pisello Parfum introduces a dry, heavy leather profile energized by a sharp twist of raspberry and saffron. Launched in 2024, this unisex fragrance balances intense woodiness with green elements like cypress, making it a rugged yet sweet option for crisp autumn evenings.

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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 Oud Majestueux or Instinct?

Alien Oud Majestueux takes 4 of 4 categories. Alien Oud Majestueux is rated 4.10/5 from 958 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Alien Oud Majestueux for a oud and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Oud Majestueux or Instinct?

Alien Oud Majestueux lasts longest (Alien Oud Majestueux 80/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Oud Majestueux or Instinct?

Alien Oud Majestueux projects furthest (Alien Oud Majestueux 73/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Oud Majestueux and Instinct smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Alien Oud Majestueux or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Alien Oud Majestueux suits evening wear; Instinct suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Oud Majestueux and Instinct?

Alien Oud Majestueux has top notes of Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine and Cashmeran, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Instinct has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Thyme and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.