The Lover
GapEau de Toilette2007
Side by side
The Lover vs. Alien
Is The Lover better than Alien?
Alien rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
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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 The Lover and Alien?
| The Lover | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2007 | 2005 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Dominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyere |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do The Lover and Alien smell?
The Lover
Patchouli
Woody
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Fruity
Balsamic
Alien
White Floral
Amber Floral
Amber
Animalic
Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Lover and Alien share?
Top
Citruses
Jasmine Sambac
Heart—
Cashmeran
Base
PatchouliBalsamic Notes
Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, The Lover or Alien?
| The Lover | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about The Lover and Alien?
Built for the person who wants apricot, not a fragrance that mentions apricot in the fine print. Simple, warm, unpretentious. The patchouli adds a grounding quality that balances the sweetness.The Lover
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 The Lover and Alien
| The Lover | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $38.95fragranceshop |
| 2 oz | — | $36.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $64.95fragranceshop |
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