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Mugler Alien Essence Absolue vs Viktor&Rolf Good Fortune Elixir Intense
Alien Essence Absolue is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Jasmine
Heart
Cashmere WoodOrris Root
Base
Vanilla PodWhite AmberMyrrhIncense
Accords
Amber
100%
Vanilla
64%
White floral
61%
Balsamic
55%
Powdery
50%
Woody
45%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Alien Essence Absolue by Mugler is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Alien Essence Absolue was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Aulas. Top note is Jasmine; middle notes are Cashmere Wood and Orris Root; base notes are Vanilla Pod, White Amber, Myrrh and Incense. Thierry Mugler adds another edition to the Alien perfume collection (founded with the original Alien from 2005), Alien Essence Absolue, in summer 2012. The new fragrance is described as richly intense, sensual, deep and mysterious. The composition is developed by Pierre Aulas from accords of white jasmine flowers, orris root, animalistic black vanilla pod, incense, myrrh, white amber and cashmere wood. The bottle design is inspired by the classic Alien bottled style and gold drops used as talismans in the Orient. Alien Essence Absolue is available as 30 and 60 ml Eau de Parfum Intense and a refill of 60 ml.
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Notes
Top
Incense
Heart
JasmineSolar Notes
Base
Bourbon VanillaPalo SantoSandalwood
Accords
Woody
100%
Vanilla
98%
White floral
90%
Amber
68%
Balsamic
68%
Powdery
66%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Good Fortune Elixir Intense by Viktor&Rolf is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Good Fortune Elixir Intense was launched in 2023. Top note is Incense; middle notes are Jasmine and Solar Notes; base notes are Bourbon Vanilla, Palo Santo and Sandalwood. Immersive and alluring, Good Fortune Elixir Intense Eau de Parfum pulls you in with an entrancing note of incense, paired with an extraordinarily rich infusion of Jasmine. The scent journey continues with the introduction of a mystical Palo Santo blend accompanied by a delicious touch of Bourbon Vanilla.Good Fortune Elixir Intense represents a more enticing and potent iteration of the original Eau de Parfum. Enigmatic and sensuous, this Intense Eau de Parfum serves as the ultimate charm to seize control of your fate. The fragrance greets you with an enthralling incense note, delicately woven with an ultra-rich Jasmine infusion radiating solar notes. The scent narrative unfolds a mystic harmony: Palo Santo, an incense wood revered for its cleansing properties, is married with a delicious hint of ethically-sourced Madagascar Vanilla Bourbon and Caledonian sandalwood, leading to a seductive, profound, and lavish trail.Aligning with the ethics and long-term environmental commitment of Maison Viktor&Rolf, Good Fortune Elixir Intense is a cruelty-free fragrance, free from any animal-derived ingredients.The Good Fortune Elixir Intense is presented in an enigmatic glass container designed like a crystal orb, topped with a faceted amethyst cap that symbolizes strength and positive energy.Taking inspiration from Maison Viktor&Rolf's "Spiritual Glamour" Haute Couture collection, Good Fortune Elixir Intense Eau de Parfum is a physical representation of a refreshing, positive lifestyle. It serves as an aromatic proclamation around spirituality and self-empowerment, bestowing upon you the power to shape your own destiny. Top notes: Incense Middle notes: Solar Jasmine Superinfusion Base notes: Vanilla Bourbon, Palo Santo, and Caledonian Sandalwood.
Notes in Common
18% sharedShared (2)
JasmineIncense
Only in Alien Essence Absolue
Cashmere WoodOrris RootVanilla PodWhite AmberMyrrh
Only in Good Fortune Elixir Intense
Solar NotesBourbon VanillaPalo SantoSandalwood
Rating
4.35vs4.01
Ratings
6,320vs512
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2012vs2023
Which should I buy?
Alien Essence Absolue is the community's favourite of the two.
- Alien Essence Absolue is rated higher by the community: 4.35 from 6,320 ratings, against 4.01 from 512.
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Alien Essence Absolue and "long lasting" for Good Fortune Elixir Intense.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Alien Essence Absolue versus "moderate" for Good Fortune Elixir Intense.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Alien Essence Absolue if you want the higher-rated option; pick Good Fortune Elixir Intense if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.