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The Taste of Fragrance Alien vs Ahl

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

Updated 885 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ahl takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • The Taste of Fragrance Alien

    Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Ahl

    Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Taste of Fragrance Alien2/5
Ahl3/5
Ratings & consensus
The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ahl
Sillage & projection
Ahl
Value for money
Ahl
Versatility
Not scored
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
The Taste of Fragrance AlienMugler
AhlAhmed Al Maghribi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.48/ 5 · 835 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance AlienRating 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

67%Love
13%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity96
〰 Sillage91
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityAhl

SillageAhl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value88
Category winnerAhlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
white floral90%
caramel80%
woody70%
sweet60%
musky50%
sweet100%
floral92%
woody84%
amber77%
citrus69%
fruity61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody

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
Top
Pink PepperBananaRaspberryLavenderCardamomAngelica RootBergamotMelon
Heart
Cashmere WoodOrange BlossomCyclamenMagnoliaIrisMarine notesRosePatchouli
Base
OudTonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodCaramelWhite MuskMoss
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
Spring31
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day65
Night100
Spring64
Summer27
Fall91
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex15
Women84
Men9
Unisex77
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#4,125

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

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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Ahl is a loud, sweet fruity floral with a creamy banana twist up top and a darker oud, musk, patchouli base underneath. It opens playful and bright, then turns warmer, woodier, and more textured as it dries. On skin, it usually reads rich, expressive, and unapologetically strong. If you enjoy bold projection, dessert-…

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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 Ahl?

Ahl takes 3 of 5 categories. The Taste of Fragrance Alien is rated 4.48/5 from 835 votes; Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes. Choose The Taste of Fragrance Alien for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ahl for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance Alien or Ahl?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, The Taste of Fragrance Alien 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance Alien or Ahl?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, The Taste of Fragrance Alien 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Taste of Fragrance Alien and Ahl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Caramel, Cashmere Wood and Amber.

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

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

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

The Taste of Fragrance Alien has top notes of Jasmine and Caramel, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber. Ahl has top notes of Pink Pepper, Banana, Raspberry and Lavender, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Orange Blossom, Cyclamen and Magnolia, a base of Oud, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vanilla.

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