Fragrance comparison

The Taste of Fragrance Alien vs The Way You Kiss Me

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 861 ratings analysed

6 wins

The Taste of Fragrance Alien

Mugler

4.48835 votes

Rank #675 AmberWhite Floral

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36%scent match

Some overlap

The Way You Kiss Me

Devertere

4.0026 votes

Rank #35,988 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien takes 6 of 8 categories.

The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Way You Kiss Me
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Taste of Fragrance Alien6/8

The Way You Kiss Me2/8

Ratings & consensus: The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Community sentiment: The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Longevity: The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Sillage & projection: The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Value for money: The Way You Kiss Me
Versatility: The Way You Kiss Me
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

The Way You Kiss MeDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 835 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

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

42%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance AlienMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Taste of Fragrance Alien

SillageThe Taste of Fragrance Alien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value68

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral90%

caramel80%

woody70%

sweet60%

musky50%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

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

Top15-30 mins

OatmilkAlmond MilkCaramelBergamotCoconutCandied Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RiceSaffronMilkshakeCashmere WoodPeachCotton Candy

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodOudPatchouliMuskAmberVanillaBenzoin

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

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night92

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex15

Women84

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#35,988

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Devertere's The Way You Kiss Me feels like stepping into an artisan bakery right after an autumn rain. It opens with rich caramel, steamed oatmilk, and a bright splash of candied orange that cuts through the initial dessert sweetness. The scent never collapses into a syrupy mess. Instead, soft steamed rice, creamy alm…

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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 The Way You Kiss Me?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien takes 6 of 8 categories. The Taste of Fragrance Alien is rated 4.48/5 from 835 votes; The Way You Kiss Me is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose The Taste of Fragrance Alien for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Way You Kiss Me for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance Alien or The Way You Kiss Me?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance Alien 76/100, The Way You Kiss Me 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance Alien or The Way You Kiss Me?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien projects furthest (The Taste of Fragrance Alien 70/100, The Way You Kiss Me 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Taste of Fragrance Alien and The Way You Kiss Me 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 The Way You Kiss Me better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Way You Kiss Me is the stronger pick. For winter, The Taste of Fragrance Alien is the stronger pick. The Taste of Fragrance Alien suits evening wear; The Way You Kiss Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Taste of Fragrance Alien and The Way You Kiss Me?

The Taste of Fragrance Alien has top notes of Jasmine and Caramel, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber. The Way You Kiss Me has top notes of Oatmilk, Almond Milk, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Rice, Saffron, Milkshake and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Oud and Patchouli.