Tagete is well-regarded as a quality Profumum Roma fragrance with beautiful floral notes, but community opinions are divided on whether it delivers the bright, herbaceous marigold experience some seek. Buyers report batch variation and note that it performs as a sweet, airy floral rather than a sharp, green scent.
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Beautiful floral composition with jasmine and tuberose
Green and airy quality, fresh for summer wear
High quality Profumum Roma craftsmanship
Unique tagete note that stands out
负面
Scent can smell noticeably different between batches or storage conditions
Not as herbaceous or sharp as some expect from marigold notes
Leans sweet and floral rather than green/herbaceous
社区情绪脉搏 — Alien
中性
77 条评价 · 来源：r/fragrance 社区
6.5
/10
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.
正面
Strong lasting power and projection
Unique jasmine-forward scent profile
Iconic and recognizable fragrance
Good performance for the price point
负面
Highly polarizing - many find it unpleasant or overpowering
Goddess flanker criticized as smelling like sunscreen
Overshadowed by hype and overrated reputation
常见问题
What's the difference between Tagete and Alien?+
Tagete is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Profumum Roma (2014) dominated by White Floral accords. Alien is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mugler (2005) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 2 accords: White Floral, Animalic.
By community rating, Tagete scores 4.03/5 vs Alien at 3.99/5. On r/fragrance, Tagete sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Alien is 6.5/10 (mixed). Tagete's standout strength: Beautiful floral composition with jasmine and tuberose. Alien's standout strength: Strong lasting power and projection. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Tagete and Alien smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Tagete: Tagete is well-regarded as a quality Profumum Roma fragrance with beautiful floral notes, but community opinions are divided on whether it delivers the bright, herbaceous marigold experience some seek. Alien: Mugler Alien is a divisive fragrance with a passionate but divided fanbase.
Which lasts longer, Tagete or Alien?+
Alien: Strong lasting power and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Tagete vs Alien?+
Tagete scores highest for spring wear; Alien scores highest for winter wear. Tagete leans daytime, Alien leans evening.
May not deliver on expectations for realistic marigold fragrance
