Is Noted Aromas Honolulu a dupe of Mugler Alien?

Alien EDP

Mugler by Dominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyère Original Acquired

Honolulu EDP

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Alien Eau de Parfum bottle Alien EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2005 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Honolulu Eau de Parfum bottle Honolulu EDP
£37.95 from
30ml at Fragrance Click UK
Best value £0.67/ml (90ml)
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£15.00 from
50ml at Noted Aromas
Best value £0.20/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Alien EDP
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 - Honolulu EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Mugler Alien (2005) - jasmine sambac, cashmeran wood and amber translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Alien EDP A Honolulu EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Alien EDP
Honolulu EDP

Notes

Alien
Honolulu

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 100% vs 60%
Jasmine 100% vs 100%
Cashmeran 100% vs 100%
Only in Honolulu
White Woods 39%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cashmeran 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Amber 100% vs 60%
Only in Honolulu
White Woods 39%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Alien Honolulu
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Honolulu

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Jasmine-amber-woods built for cool weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Date, formal evening, statement.

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.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds white woods

Where to buy

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Alien EDP

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International (9)

Import charges may apply

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30ml 2 offers
60ml 3 offers
90ml 3 offers
Refills 1 offer
Alien EDP
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