Fragrance comparison

Black Extreme vs Alien Eau Extraordinaire

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 4,196 ratings analysed

7 wins

Black Extreme

Mandarina Duck

4.39239 votes

Rank #3,284 VanillaCitrus

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Alien Eau Extraordinaire

Mugler

4.043,957 votes

Rank #2,710 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Extreme takes 7 of 8 categories.

Black Extreme
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Extreme7/8

Alien Eau Extraordinaire1/8

Ratings & consensus: Black Extreme
Community sentiment: Black Extreme
Longevity: Black Extreme
Sillage & projection: Black Extreme
Value for money: Black Extreme
Versatility: Black Extreme
Note pyramid (duration): Black Extreme
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Eau Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ExtremeMandarina Duck

Alien Eau ExtraordinaireMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 239 votes

Have 45%Had 11%Want 44%

4.04/ 5 · 3,957 votes

Have 68%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack ExtremeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

239 votes

32%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

3,957 votes

Category winnerBlack ExtremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack Extreme

SillageBlack Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value51

Category winnerBlack ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanOrange BlossomTiare Flower

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

Top20-30 mins

BergamotTeaTunisian NeroliLemonLimeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Tiare FlowerOrange BlossomHeliotropePepperYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

White AmberCashmeranVanillaSandalwoodWhite Musk

Category winnerBlack ExtremeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer30

Fall100

Winter90

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night33

Category winnerBlack ExtremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Date 30%Casual 26%Party 24%Work 20%

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,284

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#2,710

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Véronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerAlien Eau ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Black Extreme puts a rich, comforting spin on the modern oriental fougere category. Spray it on and you immediately get a bright burst of juicy tangerine and bergamot, cut swiftly by a dash of prickly black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a warm, creamy heart where toasted tonka b…

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Alien Eau Extraordinaire by Mugler reimagines the brand's iconic floral signature into an airy, sun-drenched daytime perfume. The fragrance kicks off with an energetic burst of bitter bergamot, tart Italian lemon, and steeped green tea. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus softens into an exotic floral heart domina…

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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, Black Extreme or Alien Eau Extraordinaire?

Black Extreme takes 7 of 8 categories. Black Extreme is rated 4.39/5 from 239 votes; Alien Eau Extraordinaire is rated 4.04/5 from 3,957 votes. Choose Black Extreme for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Alien Eau Extraordinaire for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Extreme or Alien Eau Extraordinaire?

Black Extreme lasts longest (Black Extreme 69/100, Alien Eau Extraordinaire 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Extreme or Alien Eau Extraordinaire?

Black Extreme projects furthest (Black Extreme 64/100, Alien Eau Extraordinaire 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Extreme and Alien Eau Extraordinaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Orange Blossom and Tiare Flower.

Is Black Extreme or Alien Eau Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Extreme is the stronger pick. Black Extreme suits evening wear; Alien Eau Extraordinaire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Extreme and Alien Eau Extraordinaire?

Black Extreme has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Tiare Flower, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Alien Eau Extraordinaire has top notes of Bergamot, Tea, Tunisian Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope and Pepper, a base of White Amber, Cashmeran, Vanilla and Sandalwood.