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    Pure Water vs. Alien

    Moderately similar
    Alien by Mugler bottle

    Alien

    Mugler
    Eau de Parfum2005
    New comparison

    Is Pure Water better than Alien?

    Alien wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Gender alignment
    Accord profile overlap
    Cashmeran
    white floralsweet

    This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Pure Water and Alien?

    Key facts: Pure Water vs. Alien
    Pure WaterAlien
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222005
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerPaul GuerlainDominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyere
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    How do Pure Water and Alien smell?

    Pure Water

    Fruity
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Salty
    Aquatic
    Fresh
    Marine

    Alien

    White Floral
    Amber Floral
    Amber
    Animalic
    Powdery
    Floral
    Sweet
    Oriental

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Pure Water and Alien share?

    Top
    FreesiaMandarin OrangePearSea Salt
    Jasmine Sambac
    Heart
    Pink PepperRoseJasmine
    Cashmeran
    Base
    CashmeranWhite MuskCedarwood
    Amber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Floral Notes
    FreesiaRoseJasmine
    Jasmine Sambac
    Amber
    Cashmeran
    CashmeranAmber

    Where they fit

    When and where do Pure Water and Alien work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Pure Water or Alien?

    Community verdict: Pure Water vs. Alien
    Pure WaterAlien
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Pure Water and Alien?

    Freshwater clarity. The warmth you find underneath. This is the scent of someone who chose the quiet table by the window, and made it look effortless.Pure Water
    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 Pure Water and Alien

    Best price by size: Pure Water vs. Alien
    Pure WaterAlien
    1 oz$38.95fragranceshop
    2 oz$36.95fragranceshop
    3 oz$64.95fragranceshop

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