Carine vs Alien

Carine by Carine Roitfeld receives modest praise from the community as a stunning patchouli fragrance, though it appears to be an acquired taste. The fragrance is noted as well-balanced but receives less detailed discussion compared to other popular patchouli options in the thread, suggesting it occupies a middle-ground position in the patchouli fragrance landscape.

Mugler Alien is a divisive fragrance with a passionate but divided fanbase. While dedicated fans praise its distinctive jasmine character and strong performance, a significant portion of the community finds it overhyped, with the Goddess flanker particularly criticized for having an unpleasant sunscreen-like quality. The fragrance's polarizing nature makes it a risky blind buy despite its iconic status.