Is Perfume Parlour External Water For Women a dupe of Mugler Alien Aqua Chic?
Alien Aqua Chic EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2012 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
External Water For Women EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This flanker is a divisive one: some find it a delightful, fresher take on the original Alien, perfect for warm weather. Others argue it's just a watered-down version, lacking the distinct Alien magic. Expect a lighter touch, but don't expect it to stray too far from the familiar.
A faithful, breezy clone of Mugler's Alien Aqua Chic. The salty ginger-freesia tang lands close, but Perfume Parlour renders it flatter and shorter-lived than the original's elegant fresh-floral drydown.
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Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its lighter, fresher profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, a common sentiment in reviews. While it maintains some of the original's character, its reduced intensity and citrus-freshness make it less ideal for formal settings and more versatile for daytime activities.
Seasons
The salty ginger-verbena freshness and airy freesia make this a clear warm-weather pick, ideal for spring and summer days when heavier scents feel cloying.
Occasions
Light and clean enough for the office or daytime errands, with just enough flirtatious lift for a casual date.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean fresh, citrus, floral
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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