Fragrance comparison

Lapis Lazuli vs She Alien

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lapis Lazuli

Olivier Durbano

3.7064 votes

Rank #17,417 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

She Alien

House of Atropa

3.673 votes

Rank #58,263 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapis Lazuli takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Lapis Lazuli4/4

She Alien0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lapis LazuliOlivier Durbano

She AlienHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

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

33%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

64 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLapis Lazuli

SillageLapis Lazuli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLapis LazuliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

amber65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

rose58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WormwoodCypressClovesRose

Heart

ThymeWheatIris

Base

elemiTolu BalsamVetiverCedarAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

Green TeaRoseLicorice

Heart2-4 hrs

Hinoki

Base5-7 hrs

WormwoodCypress

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer62

Fall100

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex73

Women0

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#17,417

PerfumerOlivier Durbano

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#58,263

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLapis LazuliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lapis Lazuli by Olivier Durbano opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of wormwood and cool cypress, immediately signaling that this is not a mainstream crowd-pleaser. As the liquid warms on your skin, the initial herbal bite softens, revealing a dry heart of thyme and wheat that feels earthy rather than sweet. It is a d…

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, Lapis Lazuli or She Alien?

Lapis Lazuli takes 4 of 4 categories. Lapis Lazuli is rated 3.70/5 from 64 votes; She Alien is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Lapis Lazuli for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall. Choose She Alien for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lapis Lazuli or She Alien?

Lapis Lazuli lasts longest (Lapis Lazuli 70/100, She Alien 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lapis Lazuli or She Alien?

Lapis Lazuli projects furthest (Lapis Lazuli 66/100, She Alien 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lapis Lazuli and She Alien smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Cypress and Rose.

Is Lapis Lazuli or She Alien better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lapis Lazuli and She Alien?

Lapis Lazuli has top notes of Wormwood, Cypress, Cloves and Rose, heart notes of Thyme, Wheat and Iris, a base of elemi, Tolu Balsam, Vetiver and Cedar. She Alien has top notes of Green Tea, Rose and Licorice, heart notes of Hinoki, a base of Wormwood and Cypress.