Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Alien
Alien by Mugler (2005) is built around Jasmine, Mandarin, Bergamot, Cashmeran. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Solar jasmine radiating white amber, mystical and almost mineral. »
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Valentino · 2019
Donna Born in Roma
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla, Cashmeran. What differs: Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Jasmine Tea.
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Mugler · 2021
Alien Goddess
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla, Cashmeran. What differs: Coconut Water, Heliotrope.
- 3
Mancera · 2019
Instant Crush
Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Jasmine, Musk, Vanilla. What differs: Saffron, Ginger, Rose. Positioned as Unisex.
- 4
Tom Ford · 2015
Noir Extrême
Shared notes: Mandarin, Jasmine, Vanilla. What differs: Neroli, Saffron, Kulfi. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Masculine.
- 5
Parfums de Marly · 2025
Eragon
Shared notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Vanilla. What differs: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cypriol. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Unisex.
- 6
Chanel · 2017
Gabrielle
Shared notes: Mandarin, Jasmine, Musk, Cashmeran. What differs: Grapefruit, Black Currant, Orange Blossom.
- 7
Xerjoff · 2015
Naxos
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cashmeran, Jasmine, Vanilla. What differs: Lavender, Lemon, Honey. Positioned as Unisex.
- 8
Calvin Klein · 1985
Obsession
Shared notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Vanilla, Jasmine, Musk. What differs: Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Amber.
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Parfums de Marly · 2020
Pegasus Exclusif
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla. What differs: Cardamom, Heliotrope, Pink Pepper. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Masculine.
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Penhaligon's · 2015
Halfeti
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla. What differs: Grapefruit, Saffron, Cardamom. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Unisex.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Alien?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Donna Born in Roma by Valentino is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Alien, including Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla.
What is an alternative to Alien from another house?
Donna Born in Roma (Valentino, 2019) picks up Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla in a different interpretation.
Which other Mugler perfume is similar to Alien?
At Mugler, Alien Goddess (2021) is the closest, sharing Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.