Mugler Alien Essence Absolue
How it smells
The first thing you smell is jasmine. The heart brings cashmere wood and orris root. On the skin it settles into vanilla pod and white amber. Overall it smells amber and vanilla.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Alien Essence Absolue notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Mugler Alien Essence Absolue
Alien Essence Absolue is made by Mugler.
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Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Amouage Gold Man lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla pod and white amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
What Alien Essence Absolue costs
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Amouage Reflection 45 and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Best season for Alien Essence Absolue
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2009.
Alien Essence Absolue dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Amouage Reflection 45 (3 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (3 shared notes), Amouage Gold Man (4 shared notes) and Gisada Ambassador Intense (3 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Alien Essence Absolue come out?
It came out in 2012.
Who would like Alien Essence Absolue?
People who enjoy amber and vanilla smells.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.