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Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition vs Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست)

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

Updated 147 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست)

    Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition4/5
Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست)1/5
Ratings & consensus
Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Sillage & projection
Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Value for money
Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست)
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Alien Pierre Initiatique EditionMugler
Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست)Ayliroma
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.49/ 5 · 135 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%
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

50%Love
8%Like
8%Ok
25%Dislike
8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityAlien Pierre Initiatique Edition

SillageAlien Pierre Initiatique Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value56
Category winnerTipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
amber86%
woody72%
powdery58%
musky44%
floral30%
amber100%
floral92%
powdery84%
yellow floral77%
musky69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and floral

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
CashmeranGrapefruitFruits
Heart
NarcissusJasmineMagnoliaOrchidRose
Base
Siam BenzoinCacao PodVanillaAmberMusk
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
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Date 40%Party 35%Casual 15%Work 10%
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#22,928

PerfumerAli Habibi

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAlien Pierre Initiatique EditionHigher 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…

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Tipsy Narcissus opens as a soft floral amber with citrus brightness, then settles into a powdery, musky dry-down with vanilla, benzoin and a noticeable cocoa touch. It reads smooth rather than sharp. The overall feel is sweet, floral and slightly oriental in style, with narcissus and rose giving it character. It may s…

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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 Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست)?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition is rated 4.49/5 from 135 votes; Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست) is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست) for a amber and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست)?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition lasts longest (Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition 82/100, Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست) 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست)?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition projects furthest (Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition 77/100, Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition and Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cashmeran and Amber.

Is Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست) better for summer or winter?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition suits evening wear; Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition and Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست)?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmeran, a base of Amber. Tipsy Narcissus (نرگس مست) has top notes of Cashmeran, Grapefruit and Fruits, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Magnolia and Orchid, a base of Siam Benzoin, Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Amber.

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