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A captivating amber-wrapped embrace where creamy cashmeran cradles intoxicating jasmine sambac in sensual, otherworldly mystery
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Best Clone
The best clone of Mugler Alien is Jovian by Fragrance World, with a 83% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $150 original.
What people who wear Mugler Alien report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Dominique Ropion and Laurent Bruyere.
Listed as Women
“This is, without a doubt, my signature scent. It's one of the most unique and unforgettable fragrances I've ever worn. The iconic solar-jasmine composition is radiant, SUPER sensual, and unlike anything else in my collection.The performance is phenomenal, beast-mode longevity, enormous sillage, and a scent trail that turns heads everywhere I go. I constantly get compliments and people asking what I'm wearing.If you're looking for a fragrance that's distinctive, alluring, and leaves a lasting impression, this is it. An absolute masterpiece that I'll never be without.”
“This is an interesting jasmine-based fragrance that I’ve been wearing for a long time. On my skin, it gives a sparkling, fizzy effect, almost like cola bubbles blended with jasmine. The longevity and projection are quite good, lasting around 6, 7 hours.”
“If you miss the original version and strength you can find a perfect copy of this from DUA called alienated essence. It smells like the initial release and it is just as strong and long lasting. It's only $33 for a 1.1 ounce bottle.”

Dossier
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Longevity
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Sillage
Brings cedar, orange blossom and cardamom to the mix and skips cashmeran from the original. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.

Mercedes-Benz
$48
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
Brings pear, vanilla and gardenia to the mix and skips amber and cashmeran from the original. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.

Fragrance World
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone performs lighter in the heart phase with a more straightforward orchid-jasmine profile rather than Alien's complex, almost mineral-like floral density. Longevity and sillage are also slightly reduced compared to the original's powerful projection.

Korres
$41
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
Swaps some of the original's amber and cashmeran for kumquat, cashmere wood and almond. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.

Korres
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Longevity
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Sillage
Brings mandarin orange, orange blossom and kumquat to the mix and skips amber from the original.

Ajmal
$20
FragranceNet
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone's longevity is noticeably shorter (4-5 hours vs Alien's 8+ hours), and the woodsy notes feel less prominent and refined, with more emphasis on creamy vanilla rather than the original's complex amber-sandalwood interplay. Sillage is also more moderate, making Sacrifice for Her less projective than its designer counterpart.

Zara
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Longevity
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Sillage
Violet Blossom replaces Alien's signature lychee-forward opening with peach and violet, and substitutes the woody-cashmeran heart with a traditional violet-iris accord, resulting in a much softer and less unique scent profile. Longevity and sillage are notably weaker, with the fragrance fading to a generic powdery finish rather than maintaining the original's tenacious amber base.

Dua
$33
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone trades some of the original's creamy cashmeran richness for a more straightforward woody-amber profile, and longevity is noticeably shorter (5-6 hours vs 8+ hours). Sillage is also somewhat more intimate on Alienated Essence.

Dua
$33
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone trades some of Alien's spicy sharpness and structural complexity for a creamier, more approachable profile, with slightly reduced longevity and projection compared to the designer fragrance.

Dua
$33
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone tends to be louder and more straightforward in its development compared to the original's complex unfolding. Longevity and sillage are boosted, but at the expense of the original's delicate balance between floral and woody elements.

Dua
$60
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The most notable difference is the prominent aoud note in the clone, which creates a more oriental and spiced profile compared to the original's cleaner, more mineral-woody character. Longevity and sillage are likely comparable, but the overall scent DNA feels distinctly different due to the aoud addition.

Fragrance World
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Longevity
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Sillage
Follows the original note list closely.

La Rive
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Adds orange blossom, cedar and ylang-ylang on top of the original's note list. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.

Zara
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Swaps some of the original's amber and cashmeran for vanilla, cashmere wood and orchid. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.
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