Fragrance comparison

Alive vs Atmysphere

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Alive

American Eagle

4.5812 votes

Rank #43,144 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Atmysphere

4.4323 votes

Rank #21,432 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Atmysphere takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alive
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Atmysphere
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alive2/5

Atmysphere3/5

Ratings & consensus: Alive
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Atmysphere
Sillage & projection: Atmysphere
Value for money: Alive
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Atmysphere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AliveAmerican Eagle

AtmysphereAtmysphere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 65%Want 26%

4.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerAliveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

61%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAtmysphere

SillageAtmysphere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAliveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBasilCardamomGreen LeavesAniseWatery Notes

Heart

GeraniumRoseLilyClary SageJasmineCloves

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

RaspberryPlumBlackberryBlack CurrantBergamotCitruses

Heart

RoseJasmineGeraniumLavenderChili PepperClovesResinsAnise

Base

Cashmere MuskMuskPatchouliVanillaSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Anise, Geranium and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring89

Summer56

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAtmysphereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alive by American Eagle is a classic Aromatic Fougere that opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and tangerine. This 2001 release settles into a woody, aromatic heart with notes of geranium and clary sage. It is a versatile choice for casual day wear, especially during warmer spring or summer months when you want so…

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Atmysphere opens with dark berries, soft citrus and a resinous amber glow, then turns sweeter and more floral as rose, lavender and spice come through. In wear it often reads woody, smooth and gently creamy, with a noticeable sweet-fruity trail. Despite the men’s marketing, it can come across quite unisex, even slight…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alive or Atmysphere?

Atmysphere takes 3 of 5 categories. Alive is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Atmysphere is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Alive for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Atmysphere for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alive or Atmysphere?

Atmysphere lasts longest (Atmysphere 77/100, Alive 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alive or Atmysphere?

Atmysphere projects furthest (Atmysphere 70/100, Alive 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alive and Atmysphere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Anise, Geranium and Rose.

Is Alive or Atmysphere better for summer or winter?

Alive suits daytime wear; Atmysphere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alive and Atmysphere?

Alive has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Lily and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Atmysphere has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Blackberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cashmere Musk, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.