Gaultier² Eau de Parfum vs No 82 Alien Extrait
Gaultier² EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No 82 Alien Extrait
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Seriously divisive. Some say it's a spot-on recreation of a beloved classic, others are fuming about the changes. If you cherish the original, sample with extreme caution before buying this one. If you're new to it, expect a pleasant, warm, and comforting scent.
Alien's stripped-back jasmine-sambac-and-woody-amber signature is easy to recognise here, but the dupe's ambergris base sits flatter and warms into skin faster than the original's radiant, almost mineral amber-wood drydown.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its warm, sensual nature makes it ideal for dates and comfortable casual wear. While some find it subtle enough for office, the amber and powdery accords can be a bit much for professional settings. It's definitely not a sport scent.
Seasons
The warm amber-wood base wants cooler air to carry properly, echoing the original's cold-weather following.
Occasions
A distinctive, slightly unusual floral-amber suited to evenings and dressed-up occasions rather than daily office wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean white floral, woody, amber
Adds cashmere wood, drops sandalwood
Where to buy
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