Fragrance comparison

Alien Pulp vs Le Minimaliste (Version II)

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

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Le Minimaliste (Version II)

Pink MahogHany Fragrances

4.405 votes

Rank #46,989 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Minimaliste (Version II) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alien Pulp
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Minimaliste (Version II)
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alien Pulp1/4

Le Minimaliste (Version II)3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien PulpMugler

Le Minimaliste (Version II)Pink MahogHany Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 11%Had 1%Want 87%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

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

40%Love

60%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityLe Minimaliste (Version II)

SillageLe Minimaliste (Version II)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLe Minimaliste (Version II)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

citrus60%

powdery50%

woody100%

musky92%

amber84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both musky, citrus and powdery

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

Notes

LemonRaspberryGreen MandarinCypressHoneyFloral NotesStar AniseVetiverIso E SuperAmbroxanMuskCashmeran

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Green Mandarin, Musk and Cashmeran. Durations are only published for Alien Pulp, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter39

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex7

Women89

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,844

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#46,989

PerfumerChavalia Mwamba

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 …

Reviews →

Le Minimaliste (Version II) by Pink MahogHany Fragrances centers on a clean blend of cypress and vetiver. Chavalia Mwamba designed this scent for warm summer days, offering a crisp citrus opening that transitions into a calm woody base. It provides a subtle personal bubble, ideal for casual office settings and daily w…

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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 Le Minimaliste (Version II)?

Le Minimaliste (Version II) takes 3 of 4 categories. Alien Pulp is rated 3.80/5 from 66 votes; Le Minimaliste (Version II) is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Alien Pulp for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Minimaliste (Version II) for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Pulp or Le Minimaliste (Version II)?

Le Minimaliste (Version II) lasts longest (Le Minimaliste (Version II) 80/100, Alien Pulp 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Pulp or Le Minimaliste (Version II)?

Le Minimaliste (Version II) projects furthest (Le Minimaliste (Version II) 75/100, Alien Pulp 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Pulp and Le Minimaliste (Version II) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Green Mandarin, Musk and Cashmeran.

Is Alien Pulp or Le Minimaliste (Version II) better for summer or winter?

Alien Pulp suits daytime wear; Le Minimaliste (Version II) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Pulp and Le Minimaliste (Version II)?

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. Le Minimaliste (Version II) features Lemon, Raspberry, Green Mandarin, Cypress and Honey.