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Alien Eau de Toilette bottle Alien EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2005 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Extraterrestrial Eau de Parfum bottle Extraterrestrial EDP

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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Extraterrestrial EDP
Extraterrestrial reaches for the solar, minimalist signature of Mugler's Alien - a fragrance built almost entirely around jasmine sambac, cashmeran and white amber. This version adds citrus, apple and nutmeg to soften the sharpness of the original, which makes it more wearable day-to-day but far removed from Alien's radiant, purple-glowing intensity.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Alien
Extraterrestrial
Only in Alien
Jasmine 100%
Only in Extraterrestrial
Citrus 53% Apple 47%
Only in Alien
Cashmeran 100%
Only in Extraterrestrial
Jasmine 57% Nutmeg 43%
Shared Notes
Amber 100% vs 58%
Only in Extraterrestrial
Sandalwood 41%

Accords

Alien Extraterrestrial
85%
Amber
70%
70%
Floral
40%
45%
Animalic
30%
Woody
45%
35%
Powdery
Fresh
30%
Amber shared
85%
70%
Floral shared
70%
40%
45%
Woody shared
30%
45%
35%
30%

Performance

Alien Extraterrestrial
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.

Extraterrestrial

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
26%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alien EDP
Extraterrestrial EDP
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