Fragrance comparison

Fate Man vs She Alien

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,397 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fate Man

Amouage

3.901,394 votes

Rank #23,633 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

She Alien

House of Atropa

3.673 votes

Rank #58,263 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fate Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Fate Man
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
She Alien
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fate Man4/4

She Alien0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fate ManAmouage

She AlienHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 1,394 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

1,394 votes

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFate Man

SillageFate Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFate ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

rose58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CuminSaffronWormwoodGingerMandarin Orange

Heart

ImmortelleIncenseCopahu BalmOlibanumLabdanumRose

Base

LicoriceSandalwoodCedarMuskTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

Green TeaRoseLicorice

Heart2-4 hrs

Hinoki

Base5-7 hrs

WormwoodCypress

InformationalShared notesWormwood, Rose and Licorice. Durations are only published for She Alien, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women1

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 28%Date 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,633

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,263

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFate ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fate Man opens with a sharp burst of cumin and saffron, immediately signaling its spice-forward nature. As it settles, warm incense and dry wormwood wrap around a base of dark licorice and cedar. It is a dry, resinous option built specifically for cold winter nights.

Reviews →

House of Atropa created She Alien in 2023 as an offbeat exploration of bitter greens, sweet confections, and quiet forest air. You get an unexpected flash right away. The opening sprays hit with brisk green tea and a sharp, sweet nip of black licorice. Sweet rose petals quickly cushion that bitter herbal snap. Within …

Reviews →

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, Fate Man or She Alien?

Fate Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Fate Man is rated 3.90/5 from 1,394 votes; She Alien is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Fate Man for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose She Alien for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fate Man or She Alien?

Fate Man lasts longest (Fate Man 81/100, She Alien 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fate Man or She Alien?

Fate Man projects furthest (Fate Man 69/100, She Alien 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fate Man and She Alien smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Rose and Licorice.

Is Fate Man or She Alien better for summer or winter?

She Alien suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fate Man and She Alien?

Fate Man has top notes of Cumin, Saffron, Wormwood and Ginger, heart notes of Immortelle, Incense, Copahu Balm and Olibanum, a base of Licorice, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. She Alien has top notes of Green Tea, Rose and Licorice, heart notes of Hinoki, a base of Wormwood and Cypress.