Alien Man Mugler 2018

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A perfume by Mugler for men, released in 2018. The scent is spicy-woody. It was last marketed by L'Oréal.
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Main accords

Spicy

Woody

Sweet

Synthetic

Leathery

Fragrance Notes

Osmanthus

Cashmere wood Dill

Dill

White amber

Beech wood Leather

Leather

Perfumer

Jean-Christophe Hérault

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Ratings

Scent

6.7423 Ratings

Longevity

7.0366 Ratings

Sillage

6.7365 Ratings

Bottle

6.9385 Ratings

Value for money

6.8140 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone, last update on 04/14/2025.

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Reviews

24 in-depth fragrance descriptions

06/12/2018

8
Bottle 6
Sillage 6
Longevity 6.5
Scent

Smora
155 Reviews

Smora

Very helpful Review 6

Introverted Extraterrestrial

I was really excited to see that Mugler finally launched a masculine version of legendary Alien. I was convinced it would be some crazy masculine jasmine composition. Extroverted and intoxicating. I must confess I was a little bit disappointed after finally checking Alien Man on my skin. Just to clarify, masculine Alien is a solid release, but somehow also a victim of feminine version’s success. It has some interesting aspects, and some courage compared to other designer releases. However, I always expect more from Mugler.
Alien Man starts with some dark, and to my nose syrupy herbal dill/thyme bouquet accompanied by lavender touch. These herbal aspects are smooth and polished, but clearly present. Personally, I am not a fan of dill, but I can tolerate it in this composition. From the very start of the fragrance strong is the unidentified woods with some pale powdery aspects probably due to cashmere wood. As time goes by, vegetal leather and amber become the main players. These accords have some leather and amber aspects, but they are somehow not full blooded and artificial. The whole composition is dusky, sedate and introverted. It is interesting, but not on the first sniff. For “normal” consumers I consider it too peculiar, and for fragheads too timid, shy and safe. Still, I believe it could grow on me during winter. Definitely try this Alien by yourself and hope it will bring you more intergalactic wonders.

Rating: 6.5 / 10

06/10/2020

8
Pricing 9
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Oleo
46 Reviews

Oleo

Helpful Review 8

An Alien Perfume

Well ... This is a really alien fragrance, for better or for worse.

I've laughed a lot seeing the faces of YouTube Reviewers when smelling it for the first time; most of them didn't know how to react or what to say; I guess the same thing happened to most hardcore Mugler fans, who were expecting "Pure Jasmine" and ran into Alien Man.

IMHO this scent is an avant-garde and futuristic artistic fragrance; finally a new and creative concept! And no: This one doesn't smell like pee - or a stable - mixed with iris, spices and wild flowers... It's not that kind of "artistic".

Of course, Alien Man is far from what lovers of the classic, the ordinary or the obscene expect; this fragrance is not for everyone and I'm amazed at how daring it is... Being a designer release, it's definitely sassy.

But... What do you expect from an alien fragrance?? A fougere..? A gourmand..?

It's true that it's difficult to describe Alien Man: It's herbal, a little sweet, floral, woody, leathery with nuances of incense, clean and soapy but dark at the same time...
For me, this is a scent that mimics the modern fragrances of today, but that has something very strange hidden in its DNA... Something strange and mysterious... That is exactly Alien Man.

- Longevity: Easy 8h+. Great performer in the cold.

- Projection: Average to moderate.

- Mood & Ocassions: This is a perfume from an "outer world"... Wear it when you feel it; in any situation or circumstance it'll achieve that pleasant, mysterious and magnetic aura.

- Conclusion: This fragrance is original and daring at the risk of being misunderstood: I've already said it, it's a futuristic artistic creation. Also, not everyone can wear an "alien perfume" for men.

I just adore it. I come in peace.

11/30/2020

10
Bottle 9
Sillage 9
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Goldbaron
1 Review

Goldbaron

Very helpful Review 2

Great signature scent

Fresh spices, herbs, smoke, fruity leather and amber. This is a very distinctive fragrance with a nice longevity and great sweet sillage. Perfect signature scent because it is very versatile. Lot of compliments.

03/07/2019

8
Bottle 5
Sillage 5
Longevity 8
Scent

Elysium
887 Reviews

Elysium

5

It just doesn't smell like a MUGLER to me

A few weeks ago I got a free sample of Alien Man and I was quite astonished about the trail I got right away the initial spray. As it turns out, it just doesn't smell like a MUGLER to me, which it's not a bad thing, yet you should not be biased and expecting kind of like the jasmine-based Alien, the candy floss and patchouli bomb of Angel or A*Men. It’s very smooth and has an addictive, creamy and herbal leather quality.

Full of contrasts, Alien Man radiates positive raw energy and develops through three different stages and vibes. It belongs to the aromatic, fougere, and herbal leather family. The olfactory tale starts with an enormous freshness of aromatic aniseed notes and reveals at the same time a backbone made of smoky bleech woody notes. With rich citrus and aromatic burst, it initially gives the impression of a classic aromatic cologne alike Armani Code or Dior Sauvage, but it doesn't and ain't a copy of those two. I get a blend of smoked and burnt woods, herbal dill, a bunch of anise in a sort of licorice, and a fruity apricot with citrus lemon for a while that burns off pretty quick. What is surprising is the addition of dill, a note that is detectable and very interesting but not off-putting, which gives a very green feel to the fragrance, including the burnt accord, which is so unusual in the head notes. Dill is one of the aromatic herbs I like most, especially when used together with pickle and salmon, which are not part of this scent, of course! In here, the very unique smell of this herb is softened some by the anise to make an eccentric but befitting aromatic awakening. Unlike others, beech wood has several other advantages, one of its famous properties is it odorless. Therefore, the smoked note is not related to any known wood, but it's just a burnt aroma that blends with the other top notes. An aromatic opening where the freshness of dill is contrasted by the smoothness of beech wood. Alien Man starts cool and fresh with a clean and crackling energy that I would describe as sporty. There is a grainy, solid texture to the opening accord that gives Alien Man a rugged, handsome vibe.

Very quickly, we transition to the heart thanks to a rich lavender note.
The true star of the show is Alien Man’s heart, which is a vivid leathery experience with a smoky essence. Cashmeran reveals itself with a piney yet leathery scent of freshly-cut wood, providing a supporting layer of creamy, hay-like woods. This accords well with osmanthus, a fruity yet musky oriental blossom reminiscent of apricot. Meantime, geraniums add a floral note before the birch tar emerges with an overt smoky extension to the wood and leather bouquet. Leather can often be harsh with an overtly smoky, tarry or fleshy character, however, this leather is the supplest and lightest one, a buttery smooth piece of leather. Together the cashmeran and leather merge to create an endless sense of softness.

Although the heart fades, it leaves a trace of the bird tar’s smokiness as we descend into the base. We first pick out just a hint of sweet vanilla thanks to a benzoin note. The benzoin interacts with musky labdanum and earthy patchouli in order to produce a white amber accord. After 6 hours the white amber comes through strong and changes this into a sweet, beautiful skin scent that mixes well with your natural odor. One cannot tell whether it is sweet, sour, warm or cold. It presents a whirlwind of contrasts that leave one guessing.

Ultimately, Alien Man is perfect for the autumn season thanks to its blend of aromatics, woods, and spices. There’s perfect harmony between warm and cool notes that capture the spirit of the season perfectly. Nevertheless, it will also perform quite well during the winter and wouldn't be too out of place during the spring. However, it’s certainly not a summer fragrance by any means. When it comes to the best time of day for wearing Alien Man, it’s very much a daytime fragrance. It feels rather appropriate for when the sun is at its peak but will lose effectiveness as it begins to set.
Meanwhile, the longevity is somewhere between poor and average. As such, you’ll need a travel atomizer for regular top-ups. Not the Thierry Mugler we know, much more approachable scent by the daring perfumery, a refreshing blend of smoky wood and rich spices.

-Elysium

04/15/2025

7
Pricing 7
Bottle 8
Sillage 9
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Enollis
7 Reviews

Enollis

Helpful Review 1

Freshness

Alien Man is at least interesting. You get cool herbal freshness, sweetness (dare I say powdery), smokiness, and the usual leather and woods. Plenty of depth and the notes don’t always stand out individually.

I won’t say that it smells like Drakkar Noir or Passion by Elizabeth Taylor, but at times it definitely has that same kind of style. That classic style sitting underneath a different sort of opening act.

The middle will be a transition, loss of the dill and thyme influence, more of the herbal cool freshness. That will lead the way to the woods and leather’s growing influence.

The final dry down to my nose, is a fresh blend of woods (with surprisingly less smoke than it had before), with leather, herbal notes, and an amber/vanilla thickness. It’s deep and dark with its presentation.

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