Authentic Self Woman
Abercrombie & FitchEau de Toilette2023
Side by side
Authentic Self Woman vs. Alien
Is Authentic Self Woman better than Alien?
Authentic Self Woman rates higher with the community, while Alien projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
sweetwoodyfloralwhite floralpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Authentic Self Woman and Alien?
| Authentic Self Woman | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2005 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Linda Chinery | Dominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyere |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
How do Authentic Self Woman and Alien smell?
Authentic Self Woman
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Musky
Woody
Floral
White Floral
Powdery
Alien
White Floral
Amber Floral
Amber
Animalic
Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Authentic Self Woman and Alien share?
Top
PearRed Currant
Jasmine Sambac
Heart
Lily of the ValleyJasmineFreesia
Cashmeran
Base
CedarwoodMuskSandalwood
Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lily of the ValleyJasmineFreesia
Jasmine Sambac
Where they fit
When and where do Authentic Self Woman and Alien work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Authentic Self Woman or Alien?
| Authentic Self Woman | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Authentic Self Woman and Alien?
The opening wants to be liked, bright, fruity, easy. The drydown is where it gets interesting. Sandalwood and cedar meet skin musk in a warm handoff that lingers close. Not for filling rooms.Authentic Self Woman
Alien is not subtle. Jasmine leads without apology, cashmeran provides the comfort, amber the afterthought that keeps people asking what you're wearing. It divides opinion for good reason.Alien
The hunt
Where to buy Authentic Self Woman and Alien
| Authentic Self Woman | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $38.95fragranceshop |
| 2 oz | — | $36.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $64.95fragranceshop |
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