Fragrance comparison

Alien Pulp vs Arc-en-Ciel № 20

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

1 wins

Alien Pulp

Mugler

3.8066 votes

Rank #13,844 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Arc-en-Ciel № 20

CIEL Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #63,841 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Pulp takes 1 of 2 categories.

Alien Pulp
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arc-en-Ciel № 20
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alien Pulp1/2

Arc-en-Ciel № 200/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien PulpMugler

Arc-en-Ciel № 20CIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 11%Had 1%Want 87%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

66 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

citrus60%

powdery50%

white floral100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

amber70%

patchouli60%

honey50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryLemon Peel

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineGreen MandarinSweet Orange

Base6-8 hrs

VanillinMuskCashmeran

Top15-30 mins

Sweet OrangeNeroliRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineGardenia

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberHoneyPatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter39

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex7

Women89

Casual 34%Date 27%Work 20%Party 18%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 23%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,844

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#63,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlien PulpHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Pulp takes the unmistakable solar jasmine DNA of the original and drenches it in mouthwatering fruit. The initial spray crackles with tart raspberry and bright lemon peel. It smells vibrant. Almost immediately, sweet orange and green mandarin cut through the sweetness with juicy sparkle. Do not overspray …

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Arc-en-Ciel № 20 by CIEL Parfum opens with a bright, juicy spark of sweet orange and tart raspberry. Crisp neroli cuts through the initial fruitiness, keeping the start lively. The citrus pop settles quickly. Within fifteen minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dense bouquet of orange blossom, lush gardenia, and creamy…

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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 Pulp or Arc-en-Ciel № 20?

Alien Pulp takes 1 of 2 categories. Alien Pulp is rated 3.80/5 from 66 votes; Arc-en-Ciel № 20 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alien Pulp for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arc-en-Ciel № 20 for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Alien Pulp and Arc-en-Ciel № 20 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Jasmine and Sweet Orange.

Is Alien Pulp or Arc-en-Ciel № 20 better for summer or winter?

Alien Pulp suits daytime wear; Arc-en-Ciel № 20 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Pulp and Arc-en-Ciel № 20?

Alien Pulp has top notes of Raspberry and Lemon Peel, heart notes of Jasmine, Green Mandarin and Sweet Orange, a base of Vanillin, Musk and Cashmeran. Arc-en-Ciel № 20 has top notes of Sweet Orange, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Amber, Honey and Patchouli.