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Marc Jacobs Perfect Absolute vs Mugler The Taste of Fragrance Alien
The Taste of Fragrance Alien for the community favourite, Perfect Absolute for the value.
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Notes
Top
CaramelFig
Heart
Jasmine
Base
Amber
Accords
Caramel
100%
Sweet
94%
Amber
89%
Fruity
88%
White floral
81%
Woody
52%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Perfect Absolute by Marc Jacobs is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Perfect Absolute was launched in 2025. Top notes are Caramel and Fig; middle note is Jasmine; base note is Amber. Perfect Absolute by Marc Jacobs is a women's fragrance released in 2025. This scent features a caramelized fig accord in the top, a heart of jasmine absolute, and a rich amber base. It is presented as a more intense and concentrated version within the Perfect collection.
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Notes
Top
JasmineCaramel
Heart
Cashmere Wood
Base
Amber
Accords
Amber
100%
White floral
98%
Caramel
97%
Woody
64%
Sweet
57%
Musky
51%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
The Taste of Fragrance Alien by Mugler is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. The Taste of Fragrance Alien was launched in 2011. Top notes are Jasmine and Caramel; middle note is Cashmere Wood; base note is Amber. Thierry Mugler presents Taste of Fragrance (Le Gout du Parfum) in autumn 2011, a project that unites the world of perfumes and the world of gourmet cuisine and taste. Four fragrances of the house (Angel, Alien, A * Men and Womanity) are enriched with a gourmand note or "taste enhancer." Helene Darozze, one of the most famous French chefs, was asked to make recipes for Thierry Mugler treats. The recipes can be found at the official site.The "extraterrestrial" and serene Alien (“Carnal sensuality”) fragrance composition made from woody notes, white amber and jasmine is enriched with sweet and salty buttery caramel. Available as 30 ml EDP.Top notes: Sambac jasmine, caramel. Heart: cashmere, solar notes. Base: white amber.
Notes in Common
60% sharedShared (3)
CaramelJasmineAmber
Only in Perfect Absolute
Fig
Only in The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Cashmere Wood
Rating
3.95vs4.49
Ratings
1,037vs837
Concentration
EDPvsParfum
Launch Year
2025vs2011
Which should I buy?
The Taste of Fragrance Alien for the community favourite, Perfect Absolute for the value.
- The Taste of Fragrance Alien is rated higher by the community: 4.49 from 837 ratings, against 3.95 from 1,037.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Perfect Absolute and "long lasting" for The Taste of Fragrance Alien.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Perfect Absolute versus "strong" for The Taste of Fragrance Alien.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Mugler is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Marc Jacobs is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy The Taste of Fragrance Alien if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Perfect Absolute if value for money matters most.