Fragrances inspired by Alien Eau de Parfum

Our verdict

Alien by Mugler is an audacious, ambery jasmine powerhouse, exuding bold, enigmatic energy with its signature sillage and luxe feel.

What they share

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Choose External For Women when

You want a budget-friendly alternative

What they share

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Our verdict

Alien by Mugler and Lacura Astralis by Aldi both channel that luminous white floral and amber magic, but the key difference lies in performance and presence.

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds musk

Choose Astralis when

You’re on a tight budget.

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds woody notes

Our verdict

Alien by Mugler is the gold standard for radiant jasmine-amber sophistication, delivering a unique, unmistakable signature and top-tier sillage.

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran

The main difference

Adds jasmin sambac, drops jasmine

Choose Alien when

You’re hunting for a budget alternative.

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds white woods

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds woody notes

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran

The main difference

Adds jasmin sambac, drops jasmine

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran

The main difference

Adds jasmin sambac, drops jasmine

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran

The main difference

Adds jasmin sambac, drops jasmine

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds woody notes

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds woody notes

What they share

Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds mandarin and solar notes

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds woody notes, drops cashmeran

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds woody notes, drops cashmeran

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds woody notes, drops cashmeran

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds woody notes, drops cashmeran

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds amber, drops ambergris

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds cashmeran, drops cardamom and cedar

Our verdict

Alien by Mugler and Aura by Next are worlds apart in impact and personality.

What they share

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds blackcurrant and mandarin, drops cashmeran

Choose Aura when

You’re on a budget

What they share

Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Amber

The main difference

Adds cardamom and cedar, drops cashmeran and jasmine

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds cashmeran, drops orange blossom

What they share

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Cashmeran, Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Without mandarin

Our verdict

Alien by Mugler is the richer, more iconic pick: luminous jasmine, plush amber, and a bold, high-sillage signature that feels instantly recognisable.

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds cashmeran, drops citrus and orange blossom

Choose Stars when

You want the Alien vibe for much less.

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Jasmine, Amber

The main difference

Adds cashmeran, drops apple and citrus

Our verdict

Yes, Velvet Amber is a credible Alien-mood dupe at one-tenth the price - but only at half the volume.

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds musk and neroli

Choose Velvet Amber when

["You want the warm sensual mood at one-tenth the price.","Intimate skin-close wear suits your daily life better than projection.","You prefer a lighter, less heady amber-floral register.","You like trying budget alternatives before committing to designer pricing."]

Our verdict

Alien and Aura share floral and amber notes, but diverge significantly in overall impact and price.

What they share

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Amber

The main difference

Adds apple and citrus, drops cashmeran and jasmine

Choose Aura when

You prefer a light, fresh, and affordable scent.

Our verdict

Alien by Mugler is the bold, premium statement scent - dense, radiant, and built to project with jasmine, amber, and serious presence.

What they share

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Jasmine

The main difference

Adds floral notes and freesia, drops amber and cashmeran

Choose Blossom when

You want a cheaper everyday fragrance.

Our verdict

Alien and Lacura Guardian share jasmine and amber, but diverge significantly in overall impression.

What they share

Shares 2 of its 15 notes, including Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds bergamot and chocolate, drops cashmeran

Choose Guardian when

You want a gourmand fragrance on a budget.

Our verdict

Alien by Mugler is bold, intense, and instantly recognizable with its radiant jasmine and deep amber, projecting strong sillage and lasting power.

What they share

Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis

The main difference

Adds amber and cashmeran, drops almond and heliotrope

Choose Violet Blossom when

You prefer soft, cozy florals.

What they share

Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Jasmine

The main difference

Adds amber and cashmeran, drops blood orange and cardamom

Our verdict

Alien and Amethyst Haze share a powdery, woody amber core, but diverge significantly in character and price.

What they share

Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Amber

The main difference

Adds bergamot and cedar, drops cashmeran and jasmine

Choose Amethyst Haze when

You want an affordable daily-wear fragrance.