Fragrance comparison

Alive vs Mustang Blue

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alive

American Eagle

4.5812 votes

Rank #43,144 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Mustang Blue

Mustang

3.6447 votes

Rank #21,107 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alive takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Alive3/5

Mustang Blue2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AliveAmerican Eagle

Mustang BlueMustang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 65%Want 26%

3.64/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 65%Had 18%Want 18%

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

19%Love

51%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAlive

SillageAlive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value85

Category winnerMustang BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

herbal50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonBergamotMintBasil

Heart1 to 2 hours

Pine TreeArtemisiaPepperLavenderClovesCardamomGeraniumClary Sage

Base2 to 3 hours

CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Cardamom and Geranium. Durations are only published for Mustang Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer80

Fall44

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMustang BlueHigher 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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Mustang Blue by Mustang is a brisk aromatic fougere built around clean citrus, herbal greens, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, cool mint, and green basil, creating an energetic and refreshing first impression. As the opening settles, an extensive herbal heart emerges, featuring…

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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 Mustang Blue?

Alive takes 3 of 5 categories. Alive is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Mustang Blue is rated 3.64/5 from 47 votes. Choose Alive for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mustang Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alive or Mustang Blue?

Alive lasts longest (Alive 60/100, Mustang Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alive or Mustang Blue?

Projection is very close: Alive 50/100, Mustang Blue 48/100 for sillage.

Do Alive and Mustang Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Cardamom and Geranium.

Is Alive or Mustang Blue better for summer or winter?

Alive suits daytime wear; Mustang Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alive and Mustang Blue?

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. Mustang Blue has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Basil, heart notes of Pine Tree, Artemisia, Pepper and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.