Fragrance comparison

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition vs Alto Astral

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,024 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition

Mugler

4.49135 votes

Rank #8,608 White FloralAmber

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Alto Astral

Byredo

3.61889 votes

Rank #2,804 MuskyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Alto Astral
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition5/7

Alto Astral2/7

Ratings & consensus: Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Community sentiment: Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Longevity: Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Sillage & projection: Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Value for money: Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Versatility: Alto Astral
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alto Astral

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Pierre Initiatique EditionMugler

Alto AstralByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 889 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 74%

Category winnerAlien Pierre Initiatique EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

135 votes

36%Love

27%Like

16%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

667 votes

Category winnerAlien Pierre Initiatique EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlien Pierre Initiatique Edition

SillageAlien Pierre Initiatique Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAlien Pierre Initiatique EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber86%

woody72%

powdery58%

musky44%

floral30%

musky100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aldehydic77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Jasmine

Heart3-5 hrs

Cashmeran

Base8-12+ hrs

Amber

Top

Coconut WaterAldehydes

Heart

MuskJasmineIncense

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Cashmeran and Amber. Durations are only published for Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall76

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Category winnerAlto AstralMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 40%Party 35%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,804

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews264

Category winnerAlto AstralHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This fragrance does not whisper. Mugler Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition opens with an intoxicating blast of sunny sambac jasmine that instantly fills the room. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol flash evaporates, a dense heart of fuzzy cashmeran takes over, wrapping your skin in warm, musky wood. The drydow…

Reviews →

Alto Astral by Byredo is a crisp, modern scent that blends coconut water with sharp aldehydes for a clean finish. It hits the skin with a luminous, energetic brightness that shifts into a soft musk. This fragrance suits those who prefer a non-traditional tropical profile for everyday wear in warmer weather, moving awa…

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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 Pierre Initiatique Edition or Alto Astral?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition takes 5 of 7 categories. Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition is rated 4.49/5 from 135 votes; Alto Astral is rated 3.61/5 from 889 votes. Choose Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Alto Astral for a musky and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Alto Astral?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition lasts longest (Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition 82/100, Alto Astral 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Alto Astral?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition projects furthest (Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition 77/100, Alto Astral 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition and Alto Astral smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cashmeran and Amber.

Is Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Alto Astral better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alto Astral is the stronger pick. For winter, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition is the stronger pick. Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition suits evening wear; Alto Astral suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition and Alto Astral?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmeran, a base of Amber. Alto Astral has top notes of Coconut Water and Aldehydes, heart notes of Musk, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Amber.