Fragrance comparison

Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil vs Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 483 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil

Mugler

4.22471 votes

Rank #5,529 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012

Paul Smith

4.2512 votes

Rank #35,929 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil takes 4 of 4 categories.

Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil4/4

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 20120/4

Ratings & consensus: Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil
Sillage & projection: Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir SoleilMugler

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerAlien Sunessence Edition Saphir SoleilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

471 votes

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAlien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil

SillageAlien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber88%

citrus77%

fruity65%

animalic53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

white floral92%

musky84%

woody77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tiare FlowerAmberGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitLimeWatermelonPeach

Heart

GardeniaTiare FlowerRoseJasminePeonyGinger flower

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTiare Flower and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night37

Spring29

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Casual 36%Date 28%Work 23%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#35,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAlien Sunessence Edition Saphir SoleilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil offers a refreshing, solar twist on the iconic Alien profile. It wastes no time making an entrance. A bright splash of tart pink grapefruit cuts straight through the opening, delivering an instant burst of sunny energy. Within fifteen minutes, that sharp citrus zest melts …

Reviews →

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 is a bright summer floral fruity scent with a sparkling citrus start, soft watermelon and peach, then a breezy bouquet of white florals over musk and sandalwood. It smells playful, sunny, and easy to wear. The main trade-off is longevity, so it suits shoppers who want a light…

Reviews →

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 Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012?

Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil takes 4 of 4 categories. Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil is rated 4.22/5 from 471 votes; Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012?

Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil lasts longest (Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil 66/100, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012?

Projection is very close: Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil 65/100, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 64/100 for sillage.

Do Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Tiare Flower and Grapefruit.

Is Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 better for summer or winter?

Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil suits daytime wear; Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012?

Alien Sunessence Edition Saphir Soleil features Tiare Flower, Amber and Grapefruit. Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Watermelon and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Tiare Flower, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.