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Alien Man Eau de Toilette bottle Alien Man EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Space Eau de Parfum bottle Space EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Alien Man EDT
Divisive, unique, and for some, an absolute masterpiece. Mugler's Alien Man is either a love-it-or-hate-it scent that challenges the mainstream, or it's a generic let-down. You've got to try it yourself to find out.
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Our Verdict - Space EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Thierry Mugler - Alien Man - a aromatic fragrance led by Thyme, Mint, Lemon, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Alien Man EDT
Space EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Anise 19% vs 19%
Mint 14% vs 26%
Thyme 12% vs 30%
Lemon 9% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Cashmere Wood 23% vs 18%
Osmanthus 18% vs 22%
Pepper 17% vs 31%
Geranium 15% vs 27%
Only in Alien Man
Leather 25%
Shared Notes
Amber 37% vs 28%
Cashmeran 34% vs 33%
Vanilla 27% vs 38%

Accords

Alien Man Space
79%
Aromatic
90%
83%
Woody
Citrus
78%
70%
Amber
42%
68%
Green
66%
Musky
61%
Anis
57%
Leather
Vanilla
54%
52%
Floral
Aromatic shared
79%
90%
83%
78%
Amber shared
70%
42%
68%
66%
61%
57%
54%
52%

Performance

Alien Man Space
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Alien Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its unique, sometimes 'weird' profile and decent projection limit its office suitability, but the comforting, spicy warmth and leather make it excellent for dates, casual outings, and even slightly formal events, with minimal sport appeal given its depth.

Space

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alien Man EDT
Space EDP
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