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Alien Aqua Chic Eau de Toilette bottle Alien Aqua Chic EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2012 Year 2012
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Alien Aqua Chic EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - External Water For Women EDP
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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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Alien Aqua Chic EDT
External Water For Women EDP

Notes

Alien Aqua Chic
External Water For Women

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon Verbena 50% vs 45%
Ginger 49% vs 54%
Shared Notes
Freesia 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Woody 53% vs 55%
Amber 46% vs 45%

Accords

Alien Aqua Chic External Water For Women
100%
Citrus
65%
95%
Floral
60%
81%
Woody
40%
65%
Fresh
80%
77%
Amber
35%
54%
Herbal
44%
Aromatic
50%
Citrus shared
100%
65%
Floral shared
95%
60%
Woody shared
81%
40%
Fresh shared
65%
80%
Amber shared
77%
35%
54%
Aromatic shared
44%
50%

Performance

Alien Aqua Chic External Water For Women
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Alien Aqua Chic

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

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.

External Water For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

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.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh, citrus, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alien Aqua Chic EDT
External Water For Women EDP
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