Grain de Soleil vs Alien Essence Absolue
Grain de Soleil and Alien Essence Absolue overlap 54% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Alien Essence Absolue lasts longer: longevity 9.1/10 against 8.1/10 for Grain de Soleil. Alien Essence Absolue projects more: sillage 8.7/10 against 7.4/10 for Grain de Soleil.
At a glance
| Grain de Soleil | Alien Essence Absolue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fragonard | Mugler |
| Release year | 1999 | 2012 |
| Rating | 8.1/10297 votes | 8.3/10661 votes |
| Longevity | 8.1/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Sillage | 7.4/10 | 8.7/10 |
When to wear
| Grain de Soleil | Alien Essence Absolue | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 35% | 39% |
| Winter | 33% | 41% |
| Spring | 20% | 14% |
| Summer | 12% | 6% |
| Grain de Soleil | Alien Essence Absolue | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 26% | 33% |
| Nighttime | 25% | 33% |
| Casual | 20% | 16% |
| Daytime | 15% | 11% |
| Office | 14% | 7% |
Notes
In both
- Jasmine
- Heliotrope
- Iris
Grain de Soleil
Only in this one
- Orange blossom
- Rose
- Cinnamon
- Patchouli
- Frankincense
- Vanilla
Alien Essence Absolue
Only in this one
- Cashmeran
- Myrrh
- Vanilla absolute
- White amber
Accords
Grain de Soleil
- Floral
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Alien Essence Absolue
- Floral
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Alien Essence Absolue lasts longer: longevity 9.1/10 against 8.1/10 for Grain de Soleil.
Which one projects more?
Alien Essence Absolue projects more: sillage 8.7/10 against 7.4/10 for Grain de Soleil.
Which one suits winter better?
Alien Essence Absolue suits winter better: winter gets 41% of its season votes, against 33% for Grain de Soleil.
Which one suits summer better?
Grain de Soleil suits summer better: summer gets 12% of its season votes, against 6% for Alien Essence Absolue.
Which one is rated higher?
Alien Essence Absolue is rated higher: 8.3/10 against 8.1/10 for Grain de Soleil.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Jasmine, Heliotrope, Iris.