Is Scentleys Aliens a dupe of Mugler Alien?

Alien EDP

Mugler by Dominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyère Original Acquired

Aliens Extrait

Scentleys   Inspired Acquired
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Alien Eau de Parfum bottle Alien EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
F Gender F
2005 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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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 - Aliens Extrait
Aliens keeps Scentleys' extrait firmly on the jasmine sambac and cashmeran accord that defines Mugler Alien, arriving as a warm amber-floral skin scent that shares the shape of the original but with a rounder, less mineral cashmeran facet.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Alien EDP A Aliens Extrait 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
Aliens Extrait

Notes

Alien
Aliens

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Woody Notes 54% Amber 46%
Shared Notes
Amber 100% vs 100%
Jasmine 100% vs 57%
Cashmeran 100% vs 42%
Only in Aliens
Woody Notes 54%
Only in Alien
Jasmine 100%
Only in Aliens
Amber 100%
Shared Notes
Cashmeran 100% vs 42%
Only in Aliens
Jasmine 58%
Shared Notes
Amber 100% vs 46%
Only in Aliens
Woody Notes 54%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Aliens
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Aliens

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Warm amber-jasmine performs best in cool weather; too heavy and cloying in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

An intimate amber-floral signature suited to evening dates and formal wear; too soft for office and unsuited to sport.

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
77%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Adds woody notes

Where to buy

Alien EDP
Aliens Extrait

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