Is Divain Alien a dupe of Mugler Alien?
Alien EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2005 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Alien EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Alien
- Alien
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Alien is a cult classic that radiates otherworldly confidence, blending glowing jasmine and plush amber into an unforgettable sillage. This is not a wallflower scent - it’s magnetic and unmistakable.
Divain's take on Mugler Alien follows the same mandarin-to-white-amber arc, but wears thinner and quieter than the original: expect roughly half the longevity and a softer projection. A fair blind-buy for the family, not a true stand-in.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Amber
57%
Cashmeran
43%
Amber
100%
vs
56%
Jasmine
100%
vs
100%
Cashmeran
100%
vs
43%
Mandarin
100%
Jasmine
100%
Mandarin
100%
Cashmeran
100%
Jasmine
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Alien's lush white florals and golden amber make it ideal for cooler spring evenings, autumn, and winter, where its warmth and projection shine. Its richness can feel overwhelming in summer heat but may work on temperate nights.
Occasions
Alien is commanding and sensual, best suited for formal events or date nights where its sillage and distinctiveness make a statement. It may be too assertive for office or casual daytime wear.
Seasons
Warm, rich drydown reads coziest in cold weather.
Occasions
Intense and long-throwing, it suits date nights and formal evenings rather than daytime settings.
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.
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Cashmeran, Amber, Jasmine
Without mandarin
Where to buy
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