# Celsius vs Alani Nu: what people say

People are warmer about Celsius: 33% of on-topic posts and comments are positive and 20% negative, against 30% and 41% for Alani Nu. Most liked about Celsius: "Standout flavors like Shirley Temple, Peach Vibe, Mango Passion Fruit, Cherry Cola, Green Apple Cherry, Mixed Berry, Pina Colada and Spritz Snowball Frost". Top complaint: "Tastes bad or like chemicals, static, cough syrup, stomach acid or pith". Most liked about Alani Nu: "The new sugar cookie Winter Wonderland flavor excites some fans, especially those who disliked cranberry". Top complaint: "Replacing the cranberry Winter Wonderland with sugar cookie upsets loyal fans who want the original back".

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| | Celsius | Alani Nu |
|---|---|---|
| All platforms | 33% positive, 20% negative (328) | 30% positive, 41% negative (723) |
| Reddit | 32% positive, 35% negative (100) | 17% positive, 42% negative (76) |
| X | 42% positive, 10% negative (48) | 40% positive, 44% negative (63) |
| TikTok | 40% positive, 16% negative (132) | 39% positive, 30% negative (454) |
| YouTube | 8% positive, 10% negative (48) | 1% positive, 79% negative (130) |

## What people like

**Celsius**

- standout flavors like Shirley Temple, Peach Vibe, Mango Passion Fruit, Cherry Cola, Green Apple Cherry, Mixed Berry, Pina Colada and Spritz Snowball Frost (20)
- brand love and ambassador loyalty run high, with marathon sponsorship and sampling creating good vibes (15)
- strong, effective caffeine kick that powers workouts, long shifts and overnight shifts (14)

**Alani Nu**

- The new sugar cookie Winter Wonderland flavor excites some fans, especially those who disliked cranberry (20)
- People are excited about new flavor launches and want invites to taste-testing events (18)
- Fans love stocking a dedicated Alani fridge and find restock videos satisfying and dream-worthy (16)

## What people complain about

**Celsius**

- tastes bad or like chemicals, static, cough syrup, stomach acid or pith (18)
- mini figurines and debris found inside cans (13)
- caffeine and health worries: too much caffeine, heart palpitations, headaches, pregnancy anxiety, ER visit (8)

**Alani Nu**

- Replacing the cranberry Winter Wonderland with sugar cookie upsets loyal fans who want the original back (68)
- The new sugar cookie flavor tastes bad to many, described as candle-like, waxy, perfume-like, or too sweet (25)
- Limited and seasonal flavors are hard to find, sell out quickly, and stock is often lacking (16)

## What they compare it with

**Celsius**

- Alani Nu is the main rival, favored on flavor and momentum but seen as less energy than Celsius (11)
- preferred over Ghost, Bing, Gorilla Mind, BUM and Red Bull Zero (4)
- Monster and Red Bull are the other go-to brands and safety benchmarks (3)

**Alani Nu**

- In blind tier lists, Alani ranks below Ghost, Monster, Red Bull, and Bang but above C4 and Rockstar for some (11)
- Alani is compared favorably to Ghost, Monster, Gorilla Mind, and Rockstar on taste (3)
- Some fans say they'll switch to Ghost or Bloom if flavors change or for alternative options (3)