028 Aliens

Alien's jasmine sambac, cashmeran wood and white amber combination is one of the most recognisable in modern perfumery, and No. 028 sticks close to that three-part structure. The opening delivers a strong, sweet jasmine that echoes Alien's floral punch reasonably well, if a touch sharper and more one-dimensional. The heart moves into generic woody notes rather than the specific cashmeran warmth that gives Alien its soft, radiant glow, and the base settles into amber that reads sweeter and simpler than the original's mineral-edged white amber. It captures the overall mood of a bold, mysterious evening floral-amber well enough to be recognisable, but lacks the layered richness and slow diffusion that make Alien so distinctive. Longevity is moderate at four to five hours with initially strong projection that softens quickly. For fans of Alien's jasmine-amber character who want an affordable way into that world, this delivers the gist, even if the original's depth stays out of reach.