Fragrances inspired by Alien Eau de Toilette

The original Alien Mugler
Inspired by Alien Perfume SMEL.

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Amber, Jasmine, Cashmeran

The main difference

Adds citrus and mandarin

What they share

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

The main difference

Adds cashmere wood, drops cashmeran and citrus

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Mandarin, Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds cashmeran and citrus, drops cashmere wood and kumquat

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Amber, Jasmine, Mandarin

The main difference

Adds cashmeran and citrus, drops musk and tuberose

What they share

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Mandarin, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and lemon, drops amber and cashmeran

What they share

Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Jasmine, Mandarin

The main difference

Adds amber and cashmeran, drops benzoin and oakmoss

What they share

Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Jasmine, Mandarin

The main difference

Adds amber and cashmeran, drops benzoin and oakmoss

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Amber, Mandarin, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds cashmeran and citrus, drops grapefruit and musk

Scent profile

Alien EDT the original Alien Perfume EDP inspired by

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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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