Question 1

What's the difference between Shea and Alien?

Accepted Answer

Shea is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Body Shop (2012) dominated by its signature accords. Alien is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mugler (2005) leaning on White Floral accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.

Question 2

Which is better, Shea or Alien?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Shea scores 4.14/5 vs Alien at 3.99/5. On r/fragrance, Shea sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Alien is 6.5/10 (mixed). Shea's standout strength: Beloved by loyal customers as a go-to fragrance. Alien's standout strength: Strong lasting power and projection. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Shea and Alien smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Shea: The Body Shop's Shea is appreciated by its loyal user base as an accessible, wearable everyday fragrance with emotional significance. Alien: Mugler Alien is a divisive fragrance with a passionate but divided fanbase.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Shea or Alien?

Accepted Answer

Shea: Lacks detailed performance or longevity discussion in community Alien: Strong lasting power and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Shea vs Alien?

Accepted Answer

Shea scores highest for fall wear; Alien scores highest for winter wear. Shea leans daytime, Alien leans evening.

Shea vs Alien

Comparison Summary

Unique to Alien (3)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Shea

Positive

Negative

Community Sentiment Pulse — Alien

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Shea	Alien
Brand	The Body Shop	Mugler
Year	2012	2005
Rating	4.14	3.99
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	3