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Alien Eau de Toilette bottle Alien
Edt Concentration Edp
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2005 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Ambery Cedarwood Eau de Parfum bottle Ambery Cedarwood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Alien
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.
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Our Verdict - Ambery Cedarwood
If you're after 'Alien, but make it cheaper and a bit less shouty', then this is your jam. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who love that iconic white floral amber, but hardcore Alien fans might notice the slight difference and the somewhat tamer performance.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 11%
Floral 30% 29%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 35% 34%
Warm 21% 19%
Woody 16% 15%
Earthy 8% 6%
Animalic 25% 6%
Fresh 1% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Alien EdT
Ambery Cedarwood EdP

Notes

Only in Alien
Cashmeran 100%
Only in Ambery Cedarwood
Jasmine 53% Cedar 47%
Shared Notes
Amber 100% vs 44%
Only in Ambery Cedarwood
Vanilla 31% Heliotrope 24%

Accords

Alien Ambery Cedarwood
100%
White Floral
100%
85%
Amber
70%
70%
Floral
30%
Woody
65%
Citrus
55%
35%
Powdery
49%
Vanilla
46%
45%
Animalic
45%
Aromatic
45%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
85%
70%
70%
Woody shared
30%
65%
55%
Powdery shared
35%
49%
46%
Animalic shared
45%
45%
45%

Performance

Alien Ambery Cedarwood
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Alien

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Ambery Cedarwood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile for various settings, though the strong white floral and amber blend leans more towards evening and social events than a quiet office. It's a nice easy reach for 'pretty' club nights but also works for intimate dates where you want to feel mysterious.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
79%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
77%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Amber, Woody accords and Jasmine, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alien
Ambery Cedarwood
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