Fragrance comparison

The Taste of Fragrance Alien vs Agar Rouge

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 837 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Taste of Fragrance Alien

Mugler

4.48835 votes

Rank #675 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Agar Rouge

House of Coalesce

5.002 votes

Rank #41,948 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Agar Rouge
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Taste of Fragrance Alien4/5

Agar Rouge1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Taste of Fragrance AlienMugler

Agar RougeHouse of Coalesce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 835 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

29%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

835 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityThe Taste of Fragrance Alien

SillageThe Taste of Fragrance Alien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAgar RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral90%

caramel80%

woody70%

sweet60%

musky50%

woody100%

rose92%

musky84%

amber77%

oud69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineCaramel

Heart3-4 hrs

Cashmere Wood

Base8-10+ hrs

Amber

Top15-30 mins

SaffronPink PepperOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseAgarwood (Oud)CedarCashmere Wood

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskCaramelMoss

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance AlienLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex15

Women84

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#41,948

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance AlienHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Agar Rouge by House of Coalesce delivers a velvety blend of spicy woods and dark floral petals. The saffron hits immediately. Right behind it, a splash of tart orange and sparkling pink pepper brightens the air. The fragrance quickly settles into a rich heart of crimson rose, dry cedar, and gentle agarwood. You will n…

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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, The Taste of Fragrance Alien or Agar Rouge?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien takes 4 of 5 categories. The Taste of Fragrance Alien is rated 4.48/5 from 835 votes; Agar Rouge is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Taste of Fragrance Alien for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Agar Rouge for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance Alien or Agar Rouge?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance Alien 76/100, Agar Rouge 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance Alien or Agar Rouge?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien projects furthest (The Taste of Fragrance Alien 70/100, Agar Rouge 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Taste of Fragrance Alien and Agar Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Caramel, Cashmere Wood and Amber.

Is The Taste of Fragrance Alien or Agar Rouge better for summer or winter?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien suits evening wear; Agar Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Taste of Fragrance Alien and Agar Rouge?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien has top notes of Jasmine and Caramel, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber. Agar Rouge has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber, Musk, Caramel and Moss.