Is Aldi Guardian a dupe of Mugler Alien?
Alien EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2005 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Guardian EDP
Alien and Lacura Guardian share jasmine and amber, but diverge significantly in overall impression. Alien prioritizes a clean, almost sterile jasmine contrasted against a warm amber base for a unique, sophisticated feel. Guardian leans heavily into gourmand territory, layering pineapple, coconut, caramel, and patchouli for a sweeter, more playful effect. Alien is for those seeking an iconic, distinctive signature, while Guardian offers a budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing sweetness. If you prefer refined florals, choose Alien; for a sugar rush, Guardian wins.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Alien
- Guardian
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a unique and iconic fragrance.
- You prefer a clean, floral-amber scent profile.
- You appreciate a sophisticated and distinctive jasmine.
- You like fragrances that project confidence.
- You want a gourmand fragrance on a budget.
- You love sweet, tropical, and creamy scents.
- You want a fun, attention-grabbing fragrance.
- You enjoy pineapple, coconut, and caramel notes.
Hypnotic jasmine glowing on amber, with cashmeran adding a woody, mineral warmth in the middle. Bold and very long-lasting. The glow and the sillage are what Alien is about.
A dessert trolley, and it wants you to notice. Pineapple and coconut hit tropical, praline, honey and orchid follow, and vanilla, cacao, tonka and patchouli make it thick. Loud, sweet and gourmand.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Red Fruits
9% share of the perfume
Orchid
7% share of the perfume
Jasmine
6% share of the perfume
Honey
5% share of the perfume
Praline
5% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Base Notes
Jasmine
40%
vs
5%
Amber
31%
vs
4%
Cashmeran
28% share of the perfume
Patchouli
11% share of the perfume
Pineapple
10% share of the perfume
Vanilla
9% share of the perfume
Red Fruits
9% share of the perfume
Coconut
8% share of the perfume
Chocolate
7% share of the perfume
Orchid
7% share of the perfume
Mandarin
6% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
6% share of the perfume
Honey
5% share of the perfume
Bergamot
5% share of the perfume
Praline
5% share of the perfume
Musk
3% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
28% share of the perfume
Red Fruits
9% share of the perfume
Orchid
7% share of the perfume
Jasmine
6% share of the perfume
Honey
5% share of the perfume
Praline
5% share of the perfume
Amber
31%
vs
4%
Patchouli
11% share of the perfume
Vanilla
9% share of the perfume
Chocolate
7% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
6% share of the perfume
Musk
3% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Amber and cashmeran give it a warm weight that suits autumn and winter, with spring workable. In summer heat it can be too much.
Occasions
Strong and long-lasting, it suits dates, evenings and formal events. It is too assertive for most offices and not made for sport.
Seasons
Praline, honey and vanilla thrive in autumn, and winter is a close second. The pineapple and coconut let it work in spring, but summer heat is a stretch.
Occasions
Bold and sweet, it is built for dates and nights out. It is too loud for most offices and has no business at the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 15 notes, including Amber, Jasmine
Adds bergamot and chocolate, drops cashmeran
Where to buy
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