Fragrance comparison

Alien Pulp vs Phraenesya Pastiera

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

Alien Pulp

Mugler

3.8066 votes

Rank #13,844 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Phraenesya Pastiera

Maiora Parfum

3.56112 votes

Rank #8,091 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phraenesya Pastiera takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alien Pulp
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Phraenesya Pastiera
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Alien Pulp1/7

Phraenesya Pastiera6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien PulpMugler

Phraenesya PastieraMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 11%Had 1%Want 87%

3.56/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerAlien PulpRating 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

52%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerPhraenesya PastieraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPhraenesya Pastiera

SillagePhraenesya Pastiera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value59

Category winnerPhraenesya PastieraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

citrus60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

caramel61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Sweet OrangeLemonCoconut MilkRaspberry

Heart

Pastiera NapoletanaCaramelOrange BlossomCinnamonTonka Bean

Base

VanillaBenzoinPatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Sweet Orange and Musk. 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

Spring98

Summer50

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerPhraenesya PastieraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex7

Women89

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

Men5

Unisex55

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,844

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#8,091

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerPhraenesya PastieraHigher 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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Phraenesya Pastiera by Maiora Parfum is a gourmand creation that recreates the scent of a traditional Neapolitan cake. It opens with vibrant sweet orange and lemon before settling into a warm core of pastry notes, cinnamon, and coconut milk. This unisex fragrance provides a rich, comforting experience perfect for cold…

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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 Phraenesya Pastiera?

Phraenesya Pastiera takes 6 of 7 categories. Alien Pulp is rated 3.80/5 from 66 votes; Phraenesya Pastiera is rated 3.56/5 from 112 votes. Choose Alien Pulp for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Phraenesya Pastiera for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Pulp or Phraenesya Pastiera?

Phraenesya Pastiera lasts longest (Phraenesya Pastiera 76/100, Alien Pulp 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Pulp or Phraenesya Pastiera?

Phraenesya Pastiera projects furthest (Phraenesya Pastiera 64/100, Alien Pulp 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Pulp and Phraenesya Pastiera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Sweet Orange and Musk.

Is Alien Pulp or Phraenesya Pastiera better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alien Pulp is the stronger pick. For winter, Phraenesya Pastiera is the stronger pick. Alien Pulp suits daytime wear; Phraenesya Pastiera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Pulp and Phraenesya Pastiera?

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. Phraenesya Pastiera has top notes of Sweet Orange, Lemon, Coconut Milk and Raspberry, heart notes of Pastiera Napoletana, Caramel, Orange Blossom and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Patchouli and Precious Woods.