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Alien Essence AbsolueFirst · MuglerAlien Essence AbsolueEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.35
A Men Gold EditionSecond · MuglerA Men Gold Edition2012 · ★ 4.61
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Alien Essence AbsolueA Men Gold Edition
Contrast pairing

Alien Essence Absolue × A Men Gold Edition

Amber, vanilla and white floral meets woody, warm spicy and aromatic. They share four accords and no notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Alien Essence Absolue, blue is A Men Gold Edition. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Alien Essence AbsolueA Men Gold Edition
amberboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
vanillaboth
aromaticsecond
coffeesecond
patchoulisecond
lavendersecond
greensecond
white floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Alien Essence Absolue
JasmineJasmineCashmere WoodCashmere WoodOrris RootOrris RootVanilla PodVanilla PodWhite AmberWhite AmberMyrrhMyrrhIncenseIncense
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
ambervanillawoodywarm spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in A Men Gold Edition
LavenderLavenderMintMintPatchouliPatchouliAtlas CedarAtlas CedarCoffeeCoffeeTonka BeanTonka BeanStyraxStyrax
Why it might work
  • Light over deepA Men Gold Edition brings aromatic; Alien Essence Absolue brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAmber, vanilla, woody and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • Two loud onesBoth are voted strong projectors (Alien Essence Absolue: eternal and strong; A Men Gold Edition: eternal and strong). Go light on both.
A starting pointAlien Essence Absolue first, then A Men Gold Edition over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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