# 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 | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Longevity | 8.1/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Sillage | 7.4/10 | 8.7/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Grain de Soleil | Alien Essence Absolue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 35% | 39% |
| Winter | 33% | 41% |
| Spring | 20% | 14% |
| Summer | 12% | 6% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Grain de Soleil: Orange blossom, Rose, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Frankincense, Vanilla
- Alien Essence Absolue: 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.

## More

- [Grain de Soleil details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/fragonard-grain-de-soleil)
- [Grain de Soleil dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/fragonard-grain-de-soleil)
- [Alien Essence Absolue details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/mugler-alien-essence-absolue)
- [Alien Essence Absolue dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/mugler-alien-essence-absolue)

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