Alien Essence Absolue
Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
661 ratings
From your scent profile
Mugler Alien Essence Absolue opens on iris, jasmine and heliotrope and settles into vanilla absolute and white amber, a sweet, floral scent that has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.
How does it perform?
From 560 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
You will be noticed when you walk into a room.
Talks even from the shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
PowderyWhat does Alien Essence Absolue smell like?
Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while few choose it for the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine.
The top notes of iris, jasmine and heliotrope give a floral, powdery start. Moving into the heart, cashmeran and myrrh add a spicy, woody depth. At the base, vanilla absolute and white amber carry it into a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Mugler Alien Le Goût du Parfum and Fragonard Grain de Soleil have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Iris
- Jasmine
- Heliotrope
First hours
- Cashmeran
- Myrrh
Towards evening
- Vanilla absolute
- White amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 41%Winter
- 39%Autumn
- 14%Spring
- 6%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Nighttime33%
- Evening33%
- Casual16%
- Daytime11%
- Office7%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
55% matchAlien - Le Goût du Parfum
Mugler · 2011
54% matchGrain de Soleil
Fragonard · 1999
51% matchLolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2012
Lolita Lempicka · 2012
51% matchElixir - Golden Oud
Amouroud · 2019
49% matchLolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2009
Lolita Lempicka · 2009
49% matchLove, Chloé Eau Intense
Chloé · 2011
49% matchVintage
Kate Moss · 2009
48% matchVanille et Coco
E. Coudray · 1989
Comparisons
Dupes
- Loris K-175
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Last updated: October 26, 2026