Fragrance comparison

Objet Céleste vs Alive

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 252 ratings analysed

3 wins

Objet Céleste

Volnay

3.91240 votes

Rank #5,459 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Alive

American Eagle

4.5812 votes

Rank #43,461 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Objet Céleste takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Objet Céleste3/5

Alive2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Objet CélesteVolnay

AliveAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 65%Want 26%

Category winnerAliveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

143 votes

75%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityObjet Céleste

SillageObjet Céleste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAliveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PeonyJasmine

Base

Powdery NotesAlmondVanillaSiam BenzoinMuskWoody NotesClovesPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBasilCardamomGreen LeavesAniseWatery Notes

Heart

GeraniumRoseLilyClary SageJasmineCloves

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall89

Winter58

Day100

Night40

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex24

Women71

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,459

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#43,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObjet CélesteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Objet Céleste is a soft, powdery floral built around almond, peony, musk and a lightly soapy clean finish. It opens brighter and more aromatic than the dry-down suggests, then settles into something calm, creamy and refined. It suits shoppers who like elegant, feminine-leaning scents with a vintage touch rather than …

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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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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, Objet Céleste or Alive?

Objet Céleste takes 3 of 5 categories. Objet Céleste is rated 3.91/5 from 240 votes; Alive is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Objet Céleste for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alive for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Objet Céleste or Alive?

Objet Céleste lasts longest (Objet Céleste 77/100, Alive 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Objet Céleste or Alive?

Objet Céleste projects furthest (Objet Céleste 62/100, Alive 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Objet Céleste and Alive smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Jasmine.

Is Objet Céleste or Alive better for summer or winter?

Objet Céleste suits daytime wear; Alive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Objet Céleste and Alive?

Objet Céleste has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Peony and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Almond, Vanilla and Siam Benzoin. 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.