Fragrance comparison

Diamond in the Sky vs The Taste of Fragrance Alien

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,389 ratings analysed

Diamond in the Sky

Haute Fragrance Company HFC

3.95554 votes

Rank #9,272 WoodyCaramel

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55%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

The Taste of Fragrance Alien

Mugler

4.48835 votes

Rank #675 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien takes 6 of 7 categories.

Diamond in the Sky
Choose it for a woody and caramel character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Diamond in the Sky1/7

The Taste of Fragrance Alien6/7

Ratings & consensus: The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Community sentiment: The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Longevity: The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Sillage & projection: The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Value for money: The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Versatility: Diamond in the Sky
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Taste of Fragrance Alien

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diamond in the SkyHaute Fragrance Company HFC

The Taste of Fragrance AlienMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 554 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.48/ 5 · 835 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance AlienRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

554 votes

63%Love

29%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

835 votes

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance AlienMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityThe Taste of Fragrance Alien

SillageThe Taste of Fragrance Alien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value40

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance AlienBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

caramel92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

white floral90%

caramel80%

woody70%

sweet60%

musky50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, caramel and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CaramelSaffronWild Berries

Heart

Cashmere WoodWhite Woods

Base

VanillaAmberTolu BalsamMoss

Top20-30 mins

JasmineCaramel

Heart3-4 hrs

Cashmere Wood

Base8-10+ hrs

Amber

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for The Taste of Fragrance Alien, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerDiamond in the SkyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

Men1

Unisex15

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,272

PerfumerBenoît Bergia

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance AlienHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diamond in the Sky by Haute Fragrance Company HFC is a rich, warm gourmand fragrance built around thick spun caramel, airy saffron, and smooth golden amber. It opens with an instant burst of buttery sweetness balanced by tart wild berries and a crisp, warm metallic edge from the saffron. As it settles on your skin, so…

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The Taste of Fragrance Alien by Mugler takes the frosty, supernatural jasmine of the original Alien and drenches it in warm, buttery salted caramel. The combination sounds shocking. Yet on warm skin, it works like a charm. You get a quick alcohol flare upon first spray, but it quickly yields to intoxicating white flor…

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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, Diamond in the Sky or The Taste of Fragrance Alien?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien takes 6 of 7 categories. Diamond in the Sky is rated 3.95/5 from 554 votes; The Taste of Fragrance Alien is rated 4.48/5 from 835 votes. Choose Diamond in the Sky for a woody and caramel character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose The Taste of Fragrance Alien for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diamond in the Sky or The Taste of Fragrance Alien?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance Alien 76/100, Diamond in the Sky 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diamond in the Sky or The Taste of Fragrance Alien?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien projects furthest (The Taste of Fragrance Alien 70/100, Diamond in the Sky 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diamond in the Sky and The Taste of Fragrance Alien smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, caramel and woody accords. Common notes include Caramel, Cashmere Wood and Amber.

Is Diamond in the Sky or The Taste of Fragrance Alien better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diamond in the Sky is the stronger pick. For winter, Diamond in the Sky is the stronger pick. The Taste of Fragrance Alien suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diamond in the Sky and The Taste of Fragrance Alien?

Diamond in the Sky has top notes of Caramel, Saffron and Wild Berries, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and White Woods, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tolu Balsam and Moss. The Taste of Fragrance Alien has top notes of Jasmine and Caramel, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber.