Fragrance comparison

Alien Pulp vs In Paris

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Alien Pulp

Mugler

3.8066 votes

Rank #13,844 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

In Paris

Marc Joseph

4.805 votes

Rank #44,542 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Alien Pulp
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
In Paris
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alien Pulp2/4

In Paris2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien PulpMugler

In ParisMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 11%Had 1%Want 87%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

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

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityIn Paris

SillageIn Paris

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%

citrus100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and musky

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 OrangeRaspberryMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose PetalsMagnoliaViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVanillaPalisander Rosewood

Category winnerAlien PulpLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter39

Day100

Night39

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

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 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,844

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#44,542

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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The citrus hits immediately. Tart raspberry and tangy cassis cut straight through a juicy burst of sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening a crisp, mouthwatering snap. Give it three minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash evaporates, soft rose petals and leafy violet take center stage, underpinned by a green geraniu…

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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 In Paris?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alien Pulp is rated 3.80/5 from 66 votes; In Paris is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Alien Pulp for a white floral and musky character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose In Paris for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Pulp or In Paris?

In Paris lasts longest (In Paris 73/100, Alien Pulp 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Pulp or In Paris?

In Paris projects furthest (In Paris 80/100, Alien Pulp 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Pulp and In Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Sweet Orange and Musk.

Is Alien Pulp or In Paris better for summer or winter?

Alien Pulp suits daytime wear; In Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Pulp and In Paris?

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. In Paris has top notes of Sweet Orange, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Petals, Magnolia, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood.