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Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre Eau de Toilette bottle Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2011 Year 2010
££ Price Tier £
External Light For Women Eau de Parfum bottle External Light For Women EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre EDT
A truly divisive Alien flanker - some adore its creamy kiwi-amber twist on the original's jasmine, finding it a tropical dream. Others are left cold by synthetic soapiness or overpowering sweetness, calling it an instant headache. Definitely try before you buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - External Light For Women EDP
A budget take on Mugler's sun-soaked Alien Sunessence, External Light recreates the fruity kiwi opening, solar orchid-vanilla heart and warm amber drydown. It captures the sunny, sensual amber-floral spirit, though it reads a touch flatter than the discontinued original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre EDT
External Light For Women EDP

Notes

Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre
External Light For Women

Top Notes

Top Notes

Shared Notes
Kiwi 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Orchid 28% vs 50%
Vanilla 26% vs 50%
Only in Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre
Jasmine 44%
Shared Notes
Amber 60% vs 57%
Woody 39% vs 42%

Accords

Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre External Light For Women
86%
Fruity
60%
79%
Amber
85%
71%
Floral
65%
65%
Sweet
70%
65%
Vanilla
61%
Tropical
58%
Powdery
56%
Fresh
55%
Woody
50%
Creamy
45%
Fruity shared
86%
60%
Amber shared
79%
85%
Floral shared
71%
65%
Sweet shared
65%
70%
65%
61%
58%
56%
Woody shared
55%
50%
45%

Performance

Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre External Light For Women
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity, this scent is best suited for dates or casual evenings. It's too potent and distinctive for office wear, and its warmth doesn't align with sporty activities. Its exotic nature could work for semi-formal events.

External Light For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fruity, solar orchid-amber blend feels brightest in warm and mild weather, suiting spring through autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Sunny and sensual, it shines on evenings and dates, with enough ease for relaxed daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, sweet, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre EDT
External Light For Women EDP
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