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Alien Man Eau de Toilette bottle Alien Man EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
255 Mugler Alien Man Eau de Parfum bottle 255 Mugler Alien Man 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 - 255 Mugler Alien Man EDP
Keeps Alien Man's anise-lavender-leather-white amber spine intact, with a greener, herbal top and an added vanilla sweetness the original doesn't carry.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Anise 19% vs 19%
Dill 17% vs 14%
Mint 14% vs 14%
Lavender 13% vs 15%
Beech 13% vs 12%
Thyme 12% vs 12%
Lemon 9% vs 12%
Shared Notes
Leather 25% vs 26%
Cashmere Wood 23% vs 24%
Osmanthus 18% vs 17%
Pepper 17% vs 17%
Geranium 15% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Amber 37% vs 40%
Cashmeran 34% vs 33%
Vanilla 27% vs 26%

Accords

Alien Man 255 Mugler Alien Man
83%
Woody
50%
79%
Aromatic
45%
70%
Amber
60%
68%
Green
66%
Musky
61%
Anis
57%
Leather
40%
52%
Floral
Woody shared
83%
50%
Aromatic shared
79%
45%
Amber shared
70%
60%
68%
66%
61%
Leather shared
57%
40%
52%

Performance

Alien Man 255 Mugler Alien Man
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

255 Mugler Alien Man

Seasons

Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Warm white amber and leather base is built for cooler months.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Mysterious and warm enough for dates, versatile enough for casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alien Man EDT
255 Mugler Alien Man EDP
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