Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 019 Alien a dupe of Mugler Alien?

Alien EDP

Mugler by Dominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyère Original Acquired

019 Alien EDP

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Alien Eau de Parfum bottle Alien EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
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019 Alien Eau de Parfum bottle 019 Alien EDP
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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 - 019 Alien EDP
A simplified take on Alien's jasmine-woody-amber signature, warm and cosy rather than the original's radiant, mineral-edged intensity.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Alien EDP A 019 Alien 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
019 Alien EDP

Notes

Alien
019 Alien

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Woody Notes 100%

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 100% vs 100%
Jasmine 100% vs 100%
Only in Alien
Cashmeran 100%
Only in 019 Alien
Woody Notes 100%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 100% vs 100%
Only in Alien
Cashmeran 100%
Only in 019 Alien
Woody Notes 100%
Shared Notes
Amber 100% vs 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Alien 019 Alien
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.

019 Alien

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

The warm amber-woody base skin-scent wears best in cooler months as a close, cosy layer.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Works well as an intimate layering product for evenings and casual wear rather than office 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.

Overall scent match
41%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds woody notes, drops cashmeran

Where to buy

Alien EDP
019 Alien EDP

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