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    Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence vs. Alien

    Clearly related
    Alien by Mugler bottle

    Alien

    Mugler
    Eau de Parfum2005
    New comparison

    Is Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence better than Alien?

    Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence rates higher with the community, while Alien wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    Amber
    white floralpowderyamberfloralwoodysweet

    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 Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence and Alien?

    Key facts: Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence vs. Alien
    Marc Jacobs Perfume EssenceAlien
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20032005
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerSherapopDominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyere
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    How do Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence and Alien smell?

    Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence

    White Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Rose
    Floral
    Citrus
    Iris

    Alien

    White Floral
    Amber Floral
    Amber
    Animalic
    Powdery
    Floral
    Sweet
    Oriental

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence and Alien share?

    Top
    BergamotFreesiaSpicy Notes
    Jasmine Sambac
    Heart
    GardeniaIrisOrange BlossomRose
    Cashmeran
    Base
    AmberBenzoinSandalwoodTolu Balsam
    Amber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence or Alien?

    Community verdict: Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence vs. Alien
    Marc Jacobs Perfume EssenceAlien
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence and Alien?

    Marc Jacobs Essence doesn't try to reinvent anything. It simply does the classic warm floral better than most, and on a wrist near you, it might just stay long enough to become yours for years.Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence
    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 Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence and Alien

    Best price by size: Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence vs. Alien
    Marc Jacobs Perfume EssenceAlien
    1 oz—$38.95fragranceshop
    2 oz—$36.95fragranceshop
    3 oz—$64.95fragranceshop

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    About Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence vs. Alien.