Is The Parfum Hub Odyssey 89 a dupe of Mugler Alien?

Alien EDP

Mugler by Dominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyère Original Acquired

Odyssey 89 EDP

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Alien Eau de Parfum bottle Alien EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2005 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Odyssey 89 Eau de Parfum bottle Odyssey 89 EDP
$41.95+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Best value $22.66/fl oz (3.0 fl oz (90 ml))
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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 - Odyssey 89 EDP
Odyssey 89 mirrors Mugler Alien's minimalist jasmine-cashmeran-amber trio closely, but the solar, almost supernatural intensity of the original's jasmine is toned down to something softer and more conventional.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Alien EDP A Odyssey 89 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
Odyssey 89 EDP

Notes

Alien
Odyssey 89

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 100% vs 100%
Jasmine 100% vs 100%
Cashmeran 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cashmeran 100% vs 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Odyssey 89
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.

Odyssey 89

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A warm amber-jasmine composition suits cooler months best, where its depth feels fitting rather than heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Bold and warm enough for a date or formal evening, with less everyday casual versatility.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Alien EDP
Odyssey 89 EDP

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