JasmineOpens with
Cashmere WoodHeart
AmberDries down to
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Mugler · Sold as feminine
The Taste of Fragrance Alien
A cozy night in — where the rich caramel notes evoke a sense of indulgence, while the woody and amber base creates an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation.
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The Taste of Fragrance AlienPremium · $100–250
67%Similar accords, often for lessPerfect Absolute · Marc JacobsMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares jasmine, caramel and amber8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 and crafted by Dominique Ropion and Laurent Bruyère, The Taste of Fragrance Alien by Mugler is a composition that marries the sweetness of caramel with the depth of woody and amber notes. The fragrance opens with a rich, luscious caramel that immediately draws you in, followed by the warm floral embrace of jasmine. As it settles into its base, cashmere wood and amber provide a luxurious, enveloping warmth, while musky and balsamic undertones add an intriguing complexity.
Apply this fragrance sparingly to let its layers unfold naturally. The caramel note is particularly prominent initially but quickly gives way to a warm, enveloping blend of woods and musk. Best experienced in cooler evenings when its rich and inviting character shines through.
Fig. 01 — The Taste of Fragrance Alien, Mugler
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Dominique Ropion
The master of power and poetryDominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.
“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”
Dominique Ropion · Frédéric Malle / Nose interview
Co-created with Laurent Bruyere
Designer Mugler
More from the house · founded 1971 · France
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What people
are saying.
A community favourite: loved by 63%, disliked or hated by 7%.