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Alien Sunessence EDT Legere vs Viola Woman

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

Updated 978 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Sunessence EDT Legere takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Alien Sunessence EDT Legere

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Viola Woman

    Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alien Sunessence EDT Legere4/5
Viola Woman1/5
Ratings & consensus
Alien Sunessence EDT Legere
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Alien Sunessence EDT Legere
Sillage & projection
Alien Sunessence EDT Legere
Value for money
Viola Woman
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Alien Sunessence EDT Legere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Alien Sunessence EDT LegereMugler
Viola WomanKappa
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 958 votes
Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 46%Had 31%Want 23%
Category winnerAlien Sunessence EDT LegereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

958 votes

10%Love
75%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityAlien Sunessence EDT Legere

SillageAlien Sunessence EDT Legere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value83
Category winnerViola WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
amber84%
powdery77%
woody69%
musky61%
green100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
white floral69%
ozonic61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Amalfi LemonGalbanumViolet LeafGreen NotesMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Black CurrantPeachJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
AmberPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Amalfi Lemon, Amber and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Alien Sunessence EDT Legere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day100
Night33
Spring89
Summer100
Fall33
Winter11
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex20
Women78
Casual 40%Work 31%Date 18%Party 10%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#22,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAlien Sunessence EDT LegereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Alien Sunessence EDT Legere takes the monumental solar jasmine of the original Alien and drenches it in sparkling Amalfi lemon. You get a sharp, sunny burst of candied citrus right out of the nozzle. That initial lemon flash settles within twenty minutes, revealing a radiant heart of creamy jasmine petals and s…

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Kappa Viola Woman delivers a crisp, green punch that immediately commands attention in warm weather. Sparkling bergamot and sharp amalfi lemon cut through the air, resting on a base of clean musk and earthy patchouli. It is a light, energetic option for women who want a clean, daily scent for running errands or casual…

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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 Sunessence EDT Legere or Viola Woman?

Alien Sunessence EDT Legere takes 4 of 5 categories. Alien Sunessence EDT Legere is rated 4.05/5 from 958 votes; Viola Woman is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Alien Sunessence EDT Legere for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viola Woman for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Sunessence EDT Legere or Viola Woman?

Alien Sunessence EDT Legere lasts longest (Alien Sunessence EDT Legere 69/100, Viola Woman 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Sunessence EDT Legere or Viola Woman?

Alien Sunessence EDT Legere projects furthest (Alien Sunessence EDT Legere 69/100, Viola Woman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Sunessence EDT Legere and Viola Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Amalfi Lemon, Amber and Green Notes.

Is Alien Sunessence EDT Legere or Viola Woman better for summer or winter?

Alien Sunessence EDT Legere suits daytime wear; Viola Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Sunessence EDT Legere and Viola Woman?

Alien Sunessence EDT Legere features Jasmine, Amalfi Lemon, Amber, Cashmeran and Vanilla. Viola Woman has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Galbanum, Violet Leaf and Green Notes, heart notes of Black Currant, Peach, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Musk.

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