June 2026
alien is one of mugler’s most iconic scents.
designed to enhance the universal and creative strength of women, alien perfume’s notes contain a divine energy which shines and calls to awaken the extraordinary within each of us. it is a fragrance designed for all women, but one that also ensures you feel unique.
alien perfume notes: key takeaways
- launched in 2005, alien eau de parfum has quickly become one of the most iconic scents, and one of mugler’s standout perfumes.
- a predominantly floral perfume, alien perfume’s notes include white amber, sambac jasmine, and cashmeran wood.
- alien’s mix of ingredients allows it to have a rich, textured, and full-bodied scent that combines earthy and woody notes with light, floral ones.
when did alien perfume come out?
in 2005, mugler launched alien eau de parfum. a unique addition to our fragrance range, alien perfume’s notes were originally inspired by the history of a female shaman, a guardian angel who wields an enchanting talisman and is the bearer of a universal, benevolent message. after creating alien, our founder had this to say about our enchanting fragrance:
“alien is inspired by my wonderful imaginary journeys, which bring together both the origins of the world and a bright future. alien invites you to explore the strange and wonderful and see right through the mysterious.” - Monsieur Mugler
what scent is alien perfume?
in the world of floral perfumes, mugler’s alien stands out as distinctive and recognisable.
with alien, mugler shook up the world of perfume by modernising the traditional amber family with a double dose. at the core of alien perfume’s ingredients is white amber which provides warm, sensual, and enveloping notes. by incorporating the ingredient of sambac jasmine, alien eau de parfum offers a rich, amber and woody scent with a strong floral core.
alien perfume notes
alien eau de parfum’s iconic fragrance is made possible by the combination of several unique ingredients. here’s our breakdown of alien fragrance’s notes:
white amber
one of the core alien perfume ingredients, white amber has a warm, slightly sweet scent. white amber adds depth to fragrances as well as a smooth and luxurious edge that works to complement and not overwhelm the floral aroma of alien.
cashmeran wood
a warm and gentle ingredient, cashmeran wood enhances the floral undertones of alien’s perfume notes, and provides a natural, musky scent to accompany them. cashmeran wood not only has a unique and enchanting scent, but it also adds to the texture and richness of a fragrance, making it even more memorable.
sambac jasmine
an ancient, storied ingredient, sambac jasmine has been used in perfumes since ancient times. sambac jasmine contributes sweet and elegant notes to alien’s fragrance, adding the luxurious floral properties the perfume has become known for.
shop mugler’s iconic alien perfume
an iconic scent as unique as it is uplifting, mugler’s alien eau de parfum has become a staple on perfume counters around the world since its creation in 2005. but, even more alluring than learning about the alien perfume notes, is experiencing it for yourself.
alien fragrance notes FAQ
if I like alien perfume, what else will I like?
if you are enamoured with alien eau de parfum, then why not try mugler’s first fragrance, the iconic angel eau de parfum? a radiant, sweet fragrance, angel combines citrus and bergamot overtones with vanilla and cotton candy undertones to create a rich, creamy scent.
what does alien smell like?
alien perfume’s ingredients include sambac jasmine, white amber, and cashmeran wood, all of which provide the fragrance with a rich, floral scent, layered with earthy and sweet undertones. alien perfume’s notes are best experienced in person, so we invite you to try alien eau de parfum for yourself to discover why it has become so iconic.
is alien perfume floral or ambery?
alien’s rich texture means it possesses both floral and amber notes. thanks to a combination of white amber and sambac jasmine, alien offers a rich ambery scent that complements a floral body.
what alien perfume ingredients stand out?
the key alien perfume ingredients that contribute to its iconic scent are:
- sambac jasmine
- white amber
- cashmeran wood
