Fragrances inspired by Alien Aqua Chic Eau de Toilette
The original
Alien Aqua Chic
Mugler
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Lemon Verbena, Freesia, Woody Notes
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Ginger
The main difference
Adds amber and freesia, drops benzoin and bergamot
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Amber, Freesia
The main difference
Adds ginger and lemon verbena, drops bergamot and magnolia
What they share
Shares 2 of its 14 notes, including Lemon Verbena, Amber
The main difference
Adds bergamot and civet, drops freesia and ginger
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Amber, Freesia, Ginger
The main difference
Adds lemon verbena and woody notes, drops bergamot and cypress
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Ginger
The main difference
Adds amber and freesia, drops bergamot and cardamom
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Amber
The main difference
Adds freesia and ginger, drops bergamot and coriander
What they share
Shares 1 of its 20 notes, including Ginger
The main difference
Adds ambergris and ambroxan, drops amber and freesia
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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