There's more going on I think. Each time I think, now is that syringa or tropical fruit? I get tropical white floral but fruity... I will keep sniffing. Thanks for watching ❤️
Mirage is one of these scents I love to wear during hot summer days. I remember back the original Alien was so strong and one of my signature and party scent. Would love to smell extraordinaire.
Yes alien is a party animal! Mirage is really refreshing. Eau Extraordinare is very refined, I think you would like it if you enjoy tea and bergamot... 💕
I recently tried Alien... I immediately had that white flower hit that I don't like. I was so sad because I really wanted to like it! 😭 Interesting video as always! Thanks for sharing. Xxx
Honestly I spend 90% of my life stuck in a rabbit hole... It's awful if you work in research because you just can't stop reading, obsessively trying to find the answer to the question that is stuck in your head. I think I am even more like this in everyday life. I blame my mum, if I ever asked her anything she didn't know, she'd get the encyclopedia out and we'd look it up. I was in a cosmetics shop the other day and a little boy was asking his mum how nail varnish solidifies. She didn't know, so I stepped in and told him that that was an absolutely amazing question! They probably just thought weirdo. Not sure my answer was welcome or even understood. 🤷♀️ I tried though! Also I learnt today, syringa is lilac!!! I didn't know 🤦♀️ everything makes more sense now!
Yes! Me too! I definitely wasn't a fan 15 years ago. I think both Alien had been reformulated and my taste had changed. I would like to smell an older bottle and compare! 💜
It's strange isn't it?! I'm going with it being the first L'Oréal release so hardcore Mugler fans boycotting maybe, but more likely, the time of release being about a bit more than perfume for most people 🤷♀️
Alien gives me a slightly camphoric opening that lingers through the mid. This put me off in the beginning but I really enjoy the dry down. For a fragrance with such simple fragrance notes, it really does come off as quite complex and yes, “other worldly”! 👽🚀🌎 Thank you so much for your amazing reviews - Mirage sounds lovely! 🥰
Hope you are well Brooke! I sometimes think I can smell citron or unzingy lemon in alien. I know that's mad. Maybe that's your camphor? I don't want to smell camphor! Doesn't sound nice! Hopefully the suggestion will not turn into reality next time I wear Alien 😉 Mirage is the approachable friendly Alien I think. Not for the lovers of the hard core knockout jasmine... Alien on holiday taking a break from world domination.
@@dr.claire.perfume no no! Pretend it was unsaid! No camphor at all! 😉 And it’s not unpleasant, oddly enough. I’ve grown to really love this fragrance! You’re right - perhaps it’s a citrus note I’m smelling! 🥰 Enjoy the weekend!
Now that I think of it…perhaps it’s not camphor…menthol maybe? Either way - it’s a lovely fragrance and your review was equally as lovely! ❤️ Thank you!
I haven't tried any Alien yet but I have tried couple of Angel flankers Croisiere 2019 and Sunessence and they both gave me a headache so I have been wary about trying Alien but Alien Mirage seem like the one that might work for me:)
Yes, it's more gentle, there's white florals for sure but it's also watery and tropical feeling. I think it feels quite light and summery. I've not tried Sunessence, I think both that and Eau croisiere 2019 are super rare now.
Eau Extraordinaire is the only one that I own because I can’t wear the OG, it’s too strong for me. But I’m interested in trying the pink one which is Flora Futura I believe...
I think I tried Flora Futura a while back, maybe a year ago, I liked it but don't remember much about it so that's probably not that helpful 😂 let me know if you do try flora futura. Is it discontinued? I didn't see it in stores for a while now. Could just be my local stores being a bit rubbish and not stocking much though... I didn't like Alien for a long long time. I actually think it's been toned down that or my taste has dramatically changed, which is also entirely possible... 💕
Thanks for another interesting review, especially your comments on Mirage and Womanity. I love Womanity and recently I've been back and forth on whether to buy Mirage. I decided against it because to me scents with lotus are very watery. I might try and get a sample now as from your description it's quite tropical. The only flanker that I've sampled is Alien Musc Mysterieux but it didn't wow me.
I would say that mirage does feel watery too, but also tropical. I wouldn't say that Womanity and Mirage are similar. I was surprised by the comparisons I'd seen! I have an old bottle of Womanity though so maybe the newer bottles smell different? Did Musc Mysterieux smell like it had oud in to you? This is the problem every time isn't it? Trying to find samples so you don't end up with something that you don't love! Thanks for watching 😘
@@dr.claire.perfume - MM didn't smell of oud or barnyardy to me. Overall, the composition just didn't have enough depth😕. Your 2011 Womanity has the original fishy caviar note that some seem to dislike so yes, that could explain the comparisons🐟. Perhaps a video from you on the differences between watery/aquatic/salty notes is needed 👍👍. I bought Womanity and Squid last year and since then I've been fascinated in how water accords are developed.
@@kathywitter6076 yes! Great suggestion! I'll look into it. I'm already fascinated by calone! I need to spend some time getting a new job 😂 but once that is done, I will definitely do some research! Thank you so much for the suggestion 💕
Alien is not my type of Perfume but i trried this Mugler Iced Star . It felt better but still for some reason i try to skip these Perfumes. But many women like ot a lot! Great review 👍🧡
Hi Claire! Have you seen Delicious Delights’ recent review of Nomenclature Orb Ital? It looks like a bottle design you might really appreciate! 🥰 The fragrance sounds interesting, as well!
@@dr.claire.perfume Whenever you interview, it always helps to remind yourself that the interview is just as much about finding out if they are the right fit for YOU as it is vise-versa! Good luck - you will do amazingly well! 🥰
Hiya my first ever comment! I love Mirage as well! How many sprays do you use? Think I'm going overboard 😂 Also the fragrance shop has Alien eau Sublime at the moment if anyone was looking for that one 😊
Amazing Holly! Honoured to be the recipient of your first comment ❤️ I generally go for around 4-5 with this one. I actually think I was harsh in this video. I think it does last a bit longer than I said. Why how many do you use? I am a reformed undersprayer, currently in rehab, trying to get more enjoyment and performance out of my fragrances. Thanks for tip on alien Eau Sublime, I'm sure that will be useful to someone. Are you interested in the new Alien that just came out? 😊
@@dr.claire.perfume Haha I usually go for 8! I think I do that with a few actually, there's only a couple I have where I can get away with 3-4 lol. I might try a sample, but I think 2 Aliens may be enough for now... Will you be reviewing?
LOL, I am not sure I like the term overspray, I guess it's just want each individual wants to do, I think just do what you think smells good! I am getting a sample sent to me of the new Alien Goddess (eventually...). Hotukdeals listed a website that was giving them away for free, so when I get it, I will review it.
I actually bought a flanker that was a unicorn one a few months ago. I found Alien taste of fragrance ( the salted caramel one) which is a strange one to begin with. I never smelled the original but I bought a bottle that was a special edition when I found it discounted. Its curious I dont think I ever heard of the mirage flanker. It has a interesting back story and a reallh pretty bottle.
Wow! To find Taste of Fragrance is impressive! I've never seen a bottle other than on UA-cam! Is your Alien special edition one of the really colourful rainbow bottles? Every time I see one of those I drool! They're really pretty! Mirage is worth trying if you see it around. Thanks for watching!
@@dr.claire.perfume Oh yeah its the colourful bottle that says "we are all alien" on the box. Funny I just stumbled uon both of these even though I am not familiar with the alien line. I heard talk that its reformulated so I am glad I got these "older" bottles.
I never tried any from mugler nor have'nt got any interest To try one of those even before i started my collection, you got me on "almost like a mango scent" (mirage) interesting i feel like its tropical great review 🙂💕
I don't know what I smell with mirage, there's heady floral but there's also just a general fresh tropical vibe. Definitely one or two to try rather than blind buy! Thanks for watching 😘
@@dr.claire.perfume Excellent👌...honestly I like it more then Alien but I think its because I have the Mugler Alien reformulation and not the original Thierry Mugler Alien.
Yes, I've heard that there's a massive difference. I must admit when I bought my Alien EDP I did think, wow, this is not what I remembered from my early 20s... It wasn't as piercing.
😭 my friend at work is from Dublin. I've seen that there are stocks of it in Ireland so I am hoping I can ask him for a favour next time that he visits home 😂
I see sublime from time to time too, I think Id like to try sapphir soleil. Ange has that one, it sounds lovely! Solar notes in Eau sublime... Very sunny! Eau Extraordinare I think will be hard to find soon. It is already getting hyped with the discontinuation... I like it a lot, I find it relaxing but still punchy. 😘
Yes, I think there was a different bottle for the extraordinaire that was a special edition, or do you mean it was a different scent? I'd love to try sublime! Which do you prefer?
I did, but I sold it unopened as I knew it was worth a LOT. I was tempted to try it though. I found it very cheaply for £17 in a sale about two months ago, I got the last one in the shop. Selling it paid for both Guerlain aqua allegoria coconut fizz and Insolence with a few quid to spare after fees. I was paranoid about job loss at the time. Still am. I am still curious to know whether I missed out though... Do you have it? What do you think? I haven't been tempted by the coconut iced star either as several people have said don't bother, especially if you have 2020. I will try it if I'm in a shop and see it though!
@@dr.claire.perfume ah! See, you are so smart. No I don't have the 2019 but am curious about the Mango note. I have 2020 and it's lovely with the fig, but I mistakenly thought I was purchasing 2019. I have not tried the Iced Star one for the same reason as you.
@@VeronicaSays do you know what? I saw soki London list the 2019 version in her affiliate links for Amazon. I clicked so fast lol. When I did, it turned out that the reviews all said, nope the seller sends out 2020, don't buy. I contacted soki cos I didn't want her to get bad feedback about it for including the link when it wasn't the right thing... I think there's a lot of "confusion" whether genuine or not for some sellers, who knows?!
@@dr.claire.perfume the more I play with the Iced Star the more I feel the dry down is exactly like the 2020. So the opening is 2019 the dry down is 2020 😅
@@aniscents3497 yes! I was highly influenced by your review in my reluctance to run out and buy it! Great to hear your views on it, I think you are someone who knows given you have all three. 💕
Mirage smells like pickles to me lol. For that reason I can't bring myself to wear it, but I'm trying to find something to layer it with. Original Alien is one of my favourites, has got to be in my top 5 fragrances.
I got an original formulation bottle of Alien back in January and that got me more into Alien. Mirage I wear more in the summer and Eau Extraordinaire is pretty much impossible to find now!
@@dr.claire.perfume Will have to try wearing Mirage in the summer and see if it does better for me. I recently discovered a dupe for Alien, New Brand Perfume "Phantom". To my untrained nose it smells like a good dupe, especially for the low price. I only have a sample of Eau Extraordinaire. It smells very nice, a lot more "subdued" compared to Alien.
Does the mirage one have the mineral note? I’m worried about purchasing Alien perfumes because they are have a heavy jasmine note. I do want to try their sunnessence ones.
@@aniscents3497 yes it has it but I don't smell it. It might just be me though cos I think other people do smell it. To me this is close to jasmine but more sweet and fruity, more like honeysuckle. A little fresh too. I would try it if you are unsure about jasmine because it has a very light alien vibe but it isn't that piercing jasmine at all! Probably not a great description 🤣 I keep looking at saphir soleil... That one is attracting me. I vaguely remember sunessence! I'll check it out! 🥰
I sadly didn't love this one. It was a good sign of what was to come I guess. But at least they tried something a little different. NOT alien tho 🤣 cash in
It was technically the last release under Clarins but the l'Oréal takeover had already been confirmed with Mirage so I don't know whether L'Oréal had influence over the release.
My Alien Mirage juice has darkened and it smells denser, it lasts forever and just one spray projects great. Have you tried alien fusion and what is your opinion about it? I just got a dupe for essence absolue and it opened Pandora’s box of course…also wanted to ask how different are earlier formulas from 2018 Alien? 🥲
Yes mine is stronger now too and darker! I tried Alien Fusion once in 2020 I think 🤔 I liked it, but at the time I wasn't into spicy so I left it. I saw it in Savers a few months back but it was relatively expensive so I left it. I'm still a little tempted. I have essence absolue, it's mmm! I don't have that much sadly. And yes! Once you sniff it, you are hooked 😂 I think there was a noticeable change with how deep and strong the fragrance is around 2016 when the liquid went from red to clear. I do think the biggest change was 2019/2020 though. I am happy to have my older versions but I think really there is probably little difference unless you sniff them side by side. Overall you want 2019 or earlier to be safe from the L'Oréal reformulation.
@@dr.claire.perfume I have fusion and I bought a back up when I found a tester for 60 euros. Honestly nothing satisfies my crave for the OG Alien and I am sad at the time I had different taste ☹️ I do have the L’Oréal formula it has this aromachemical that does not have a steady performance depending on weather/ skin chemistry. I will be on the hunt for a formula prior to 2016! Also verset perfumes has an alien dupe called radiance it is sold in pharmacies where I live and honestly it may perform better than the L’Oréal version ( 50 ml 10 euros)!
Aah so you recommend Fusion? I'm really tempted to just buy a bottle. I love Alien all round and I know soon it will be unfindable! I really hope you find a pre 2016. They do take a bit of finding because there are so many fakes about unfortunately. Also here's my Mugler brand history video if you are interested: ua-cam.com/video/WEcdVhn1Obs/v-deo.html
You described Mirage perfectly it has some mysterious notes for my nose.
There's more going on I think. Each time I think, now is that syringa or tropical fruit? I get tropical white floral but fruity... I will keep sniffing. Thanks for watching ❤️
Mirage is one of these scents I love to wear during hot summer days. I remember back the original Alien was so strong and one of my signature and party scent. Would love to smell extraordinaire.
Yes alien is a party animal! Mirage is really refreshing. Eau Extraordinare is very refined, I think you would like it if you enjoy tea and bergamot... 💕
I blind bought the Alien Mirage and I love love love it. So refreshing.
I recently tried Alien... I immediately had that white flower hit that I don't like. I was so sad because I really wanted to like it! 😭
Interesting video as always!
Thanks for sharing.
Xxx
Yes, I also used to hate that. I don't know what happened, I suddenly started craving that smell. I guess my taste changed. 😂
I'm craving for more alien.. I want to try the other flankers so much and add them to my collection..
Yes! They are addictive! They all look so matchy matchy! It makes me want to get more too. Must resist! 🤣
Now i NEED to read more about Fata Morgana... and will be stuck in a rabbit hole ! 🤣
Honestly I spend 90% of my life stuck in a rabbit hole... It's awful if you work in research because you just can't stop reading, obsessively trying to find the answer to the question that is stuck in your head. I think I am even more like this in everyday life. I blame my mum, if I ever asked her anything she didn't know, she'd get the encyclopedia out and we'd look it up.
I was in a cosmetics shop the other day and a little boy was asking his mum how nail varnish solidifies. She didn't know, so I stepped in and told him that that was an absolutely amazing question! They probably just thought weirdo. Not sure my answer was welcome or even understood. 🤷♀️ I tried though!
Also I learnt today, syringa is lilac!!! I didn't know 🤦♀️ everything makes more sense now!
Great rundown of this fabulous line - I did not love Alien at first but it has definitely grown on me and now I have several 💜💜💜
Yes! Me too! I definitely wasn't a fan 15 years ago. I think both Alien had been reformulated and my taste had changed. I would like to smell an older bottle and compare! 💜
Hi beautiful! I jumped right into the Alien craze and got the og 😂😂😂 I am also puzzled as to why no one talks about Mirage. I haven’t tried it.
It's strange isn't it?! I'm going with it being the first L'Oréal release so hardcore Mugler fans boycotting maybe, but more likely, the time of release being about a bit more than perfume for most people 🤷♀️
Alien gives me a slightly camphoric opening that lingers through the mid. This put me off in the beginning but I really enjoy the dry down. For a fragrance with such simple fragrance notes, it really does come off as quite complex and yes, “other worldly”! 👽🚀🌎 Thank you so much for your amazing reviews - Mirage sounds lovely! 🥰
Hope you are well Brooke!
I sometimes think I can smell citron or unzingy lemon in alien. I know that's mad. Maybe that's your camphor? I don't want to smell camphor! Doesn't sound nice! Hopefully the suggestion will not turn into reality next time I wear Alien 😉
Mirage is the approachable friendly Alien I think. Not for the lovers of the hard core knockout jasmine... Alien on holiday taking a break from world domination.
@@dr.claire.perfume no no! Pretend it was unsaid! No camphor at all! 😉 And it’s not unpleasant, oddly enough. I’ve grown to really love this fragrance! You’re right - perhaps it’s a citrus note I’m smelling! 🥰 Enjoy the weekend!
Now that I think of it…perhaps it’s not camphor…menthol maybe? Either way - it’s a lovely fragrance and your review was equally as lovely! ❤️ Thank you!
I love how Alien is a bit mysterious, we all smell something different!
I haven't tried any Alien yet but I have tried couple of Angel flankers Croisiere 2019 and Sunessence and they both gave me a headache so I have been wary about trying Alien but Alien Mirage seem like the one that might work for me:)
Yes, it's more gentle, there's white florals for sure but it's also watery and tropical feeling. I think it feels quite light and summery. I've not tried Sunessence, I think both that and Eau croisiere 2019 are super rare now.
Nice collection of Alien fragrances. I'm definitely a fan of the bottles 😍
The bottles are very jewel like! 💎
Hello dear Claire! Watching 👀 You know I LOOOOVVVEEE Alien 👽.
Haha yes! I know! 💜
Eau Extraordinaire is the only one that I own because I can’t wear the OG, it’s too strong for me. But I’m interested in trying the pink one which is Flora Futura I believe...
I think I tried Flora Futura a while back, maybe a year ago, I liked it but don't remember much about it so that's probably not that helpful 😂 let me know if you do try flora futura. Is it discontinued? I didn't see it in stores for a while now. Could just be my local stores being a bit rubbish and not stocking much though... I didn't like Alien for a long long time. I actually think it's been toned down that or my taste has dramatically changed, which is also entirely possible... 💕
I’m planning on trying the Alien flankers soon. I will do decants though just in case😊
Yes! That's a good plan! I think I am hooked now, but I'm still hesitant with a few of them.
Thanks for another interesting review, especially your comments on Mirage and Womanity. I love Womanity and recently I've been back and forth on whether to buy Mirage. I decided against it because to me scents with lotus are very watery. I might try and get a sample now as from your description it's quite tropical.
The only flanker that I've sampled is Alien Musc Mysterieux but it didn't wow me.
I would say that mirage does feel watery too, but also tropical. I wouldn't say that Womanity and Mirage are similar. I was surprised by the comparisons I'd seen! I have an old bottle of Womanity though so maybe the newer bottles smell different?
Did Musc Mysterieux smell like it had oud in to you? This is the problem every time isn't it? Trying to find samples so you don't end up with something that you don't love! Thanks for watching 😘
@@dr.claire.perfume - MM didn't smell of oud or barnyardy to me. Overall, the composition just didn't have enough depth😕.
Your 2011 Womanity has the original fishy caviar note that some seem to dislike so yes, that could explain the comparisons🐟. Perhaps a video from you on the differences between watery/aquatic/salty notes is needed 👍👍. I bought Womanity and Squid last year and since then I've been fascinated in how water accords are developed.
@@kathywitter6076 yes! Great suggestion! I'll look into it. I'm already fascinated by calone! I need to spend some time getting a new job 😂 but once that is done, I will definitely do some research! Thank you so much for the suggestion 💕
Alien is not my type of Perfume but i trried this Mugler Iced Star . It felt better but still for some reason i try to skip these Perfumes. But many women like ot a lot! Great review 👍🧡
I will watch your review! I have Eau croisière 2020 so I will try coconut iced star but don't feel that I want a bottle of it. 🥰
Great video! I didn’t know about Mirage. I must try more Aliens. I’m alienated 😂🌸🌸🌸
🤣 I think you'd like Mirage. It's delicate and pretty. 💕
Hi Claire! Have you seen Delicious Delights’ recent review of Nomenclature Orb Ital? It looks like a bottle design you might really appreciate! 🥰 The fragrance sounds interesting, as well!
Not seen it! I will check it out! My life is all about a job hunt right now but maybe in a week or two I'll be watching more again 😊
@@dr.claire.perfume wishing you lots of luck! 💕 Wherever you land, they’ll be lucky to have you!
Interview on Tuesday, very nervous!
@@dr.claire.perfume Whenever you interview, it always helps to remind yourself that the interview is just as much about finding out if they are the right fit for YOU as it is vise-versa! Good luck - you will do amazingly well! 🥰
Hiya my first ever comment! I love Mirage as well! How many sprays do you use? Think I'm going overboard 😂
Also the fragrance shop has Alien eau Sublime at the moment if anyone was looking for that one 😊
Amazing Holly! Honoured to be the recipient of your first comment ❤️
I generally go for around 4-5 with this one. I actually think I was harsh in this video. I think it does last a bit longer than I said. Why how many do you use? I am a reformed undersprayer, currently in rehab, trying to get more enjoyment and performance out of my fragrances. Thanks for tip on alien Eau Sublime, I'm sure that will be useful to someone. Are you interested in the new Alien that just came out? 😊
@@dr.claire.perfume Haha I usually go for 8! I think I do that with a few actually, there's only a couple I have where I can get away with 3-4 lol.
I might try a sample, but I think 2 Aliens may be enough for now... Will you be reviewing?
LOL, I am not sure I like the term overspray, I guess it's just want each individual wants to do, I think just do what you think smells good!
I am getting a sample sent to me of the new Alien Goddess (eventually...). Hotukdeals listed a website that was giving them away for free, so when I get it, I will review it.
I actually bought a flanker that was a unicorn one a few months ago. I found Alien taste of fragrance ( the salted caramel one) which is a strange one to begin with. I never smelled the original but I bought a bottle that was a special edition when I found it discounted. Its curious I dont think I ever heard of the mirage flanker. It has a interesting back story and a reallh pretty bottle.
Wow! To find Taste of Fragrance is impressive! I've never seen a bottle other than on UA-cam! Is your Alien special edition one of the really colourful rainbow bottles? Every time I see one of those I drool! They're really pretty! Mirage is worth trying if you see it around. Thanks for watching!
@@dr.claire.perfume Oh yeah its the colourful bottle that says "we are all alien" on the box. Funny I just stumbled uon both of these even though I am not familiar with the alien line. I heard talk that its reformulated so I am glad I got these "older" bottles.
That's such a beautiful bottle
mirage sounds interesting i actually don't know about Alien mirage but love the original one 💜
The original is a classic for sure. The flankers are worth trying if you are in a shop that sells them and can sample them. ❤️
I never tried any from mugler nor have'nt got any interest To try one of those even before i started my collection, you got me on "almost like a mango scent" (mirage) interesting i feel like its tropical great review 🙂💕
I don't know what I smell with mirage, there's heady floral but there's also just a general fresh tropical vibe. Definitely one or two to try rather than blind buy! Thanks for watching 😘
I havent tried Mirrage and only own Alien and Alien Essence Absolue. I want to venture into more flankers though👍
I'm jealous! That's clearly the flanker that most people love the most, it must be good!
@@dr.claire.perfume Excellent👌...honestly I like it more then Alien but I think its because I have the Mugler Alien reformulation and not the original Thierry Mugler Alien.
Yes, I've heard that there's a massive difference. I must admit when I bought my Alien EDP I did think, wow, this is not what I remembered from my early 20s... It wasn't as piercing.
I love the Mirage bottle ! 💜
I think it looks much better in real life than in the online pictures. I was pleasantly surprised. 👍
I really liked Mirage 🤔🤔 Don’t tempt me Claire! Lol 😆
My favorite is Alien Essence Absolu. Unfortunately it’s hard to find.
😭 my friend at work is from Dublin. I've seen that there are stocks of it in Ireland so I am hoping I can ask him for a favour next time that he visits home 😂
I keep wanting to bite the bullet and buy alien extraordinaire! It’s still available and I still see sublime
I see sublime from time to time too, I think Id like to try sapphir soleil. Ange has that one, it sounds lovely! Solar notes in Eau sublime... Very sunny! Eau Extraordinare I think will be hard to find soon. It is already getting hyped with the discontinuation... I like it a lot, I find it relaxing but still punchy. 😘
I have the sublime and the limited edition extraordinaire I think 🤔 lol
Yes, I think there was a different bottle for the extraordinaire that was a special edition, or do you mean it was a different scent? I'd love to try sublime! Which do you prefer?
The Mirage bottle is beautiful. Do you have the 2019 crosiére? Would be curious to hear your thoughts.
I did, but I sold it unopened as I knew it was worth a LOT. I was tempted to try it though. I found it very cheaply for £17 in a sale about two months ago, I got the last one in the shop. Selling it paid for both Guerlain aqua allegoria coconut fizz and Insolence with a few quid to spare after fees. I was paranoid about job loss at the time. Still am. I am still curious to know whether I missed out though... Do you have it? What do you think?
I haven't been tempted by the coconut iced star either as several people have said don't bother, especially if you have 2020. I will try it if I'm in a shop and see it though!
@@dr.claire.perfume ah! See, you are so smart. No I don't have the 2019 but am curious about the Mango note. I have 2020 and it's lovely with the fig, but I mistakenly thought I was purchasing 2019. I have not tried the Iced Star one for the same reason as you.
@@VeronicaSays do you know what? I saw soki London list the 2019 version in her affiliate links for Amazon. I clicked so fast lol. When I did, it turned out that the reviews all said, nope the seller sends out 2020, don't buy. I contacted soki cos I didn't want her to get bad feedback about it for including the link when it wasn't the right thing... I think there's a lot of "confusion" whether genuine or not for some sellers, who knows?!
@@dr.claire.perfume the more I play with the Iced Star the more I feel the dry down is exactly like the 2020. So the opening is 2019 the dry down is 2020 😅
@@aniscents3497 yes! I was highly influenced by your review in my reluctance to run out and buy it! Great to hear your views on it, I think you are someone who knows given you have all three. 💕
Mirage smells like pickles to me lol. For that reason I can't bring myself to wear it, but I'm trying to find something to layer it with. Original Alien is one of my favourites, has got to be in my top 5 fragrances.
I got an original formulation bottle of Alien back in January and that got me more into Alien. Mirage I wear more in the summer and Eau Extraordinaire is pretty much impossible to find now!
@@dr.claire.perfume Will have to try wearing Mirage in the summer and see if it does better for me. I recently discovered a dupe for Alien, New Brand Perfume "Phantom". To my untrained nose it smells like a good dupe, especially for the low price. I only have a sample of Eau Extraordinaire. It smells very nice, a lot more "subdued" compared to Alien.
Yes it's a quiet one! I bet Alien is quite an easy one to dupe actually, a tonne of cashmeran and some jasmine.
Hey Gorgeous!
It’s Saturday night and I’m catching up on my UA-cam channels. 🥰
Enjoy!
Good morning sunshine ☀️
Hi Frances! Just watching your video LOL 🤣
Does the mirage one have the mineral note?
I’m worried about purchasing Alien perfumes because they are have a heavy jasmine note. I do want to try their sunnessence ones.
Haha! Just saw it has mineral notes ☝🏾
@@aniscents3497 yes it has it but I don't smell it. It might just be me though cos I think other people do smell it. To me this is close to jasmine but more sweet and fruity, more like honeysuckle. A little fresh too. I would try it if you are unsure about jasmine because it has a very light alien vibe but it isn't that piercing jasmine at all! Probably not a great description 🤣 I keep looking at saphir soleil... That one is attracting me. I vaguely remember sunessence! I'll check it out! 🥰
Alien Mirage sounds amazing ❤ and I really want to try the Sublime 😍 I love Mugler in general, great and very informative video 🤩🥰
Yes me too with sublime! There's always more fragrance that I want to try 🤦♀️ loved your Mysterieux review! ❤️
I’ve never smelled the OG, I have two flankers.
How strange?! You are 🙃 I love it! You go your own way!!! ❤️
Hi hun here watching
Highly appreciated always 🥰
Hi Claire 💖
Hello 😍
I sadly didn't love this one. It was a good sign of what was to come I guess. But at least they tried something a little different. NOT alien tho 🤣 cash in
It was technically the last release under Clarins but the l'Oréal takeover had already been confirmed with Mirage so I don't know whether L'Oréal had influence over the release.
@@dr.claire.perfume explains the bit of creativity doesn't it
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My Alien Mirage juice has darkened and it smells denser, it lasts forever and just one spray projects great. Have you tried alien fusion and what is your opinion about it? I just got a dupe for essence absolue and it opened Pandora’s box of course…also wanted to ask how different are earlier formulas from 2018 Alien? 🥲
Yes mine is stronger now too and darker!
I tried Alien Fusion once in 2020 I think 🤔 I liked it, but at the time I wasn't into spicy so I left it. I saw it in Savers a few months back but it was relatively expensive so I left it. I'm still a little tempted.
I have essence absolue, it's mmm! I don't have that much sadly. And yes! Once you sniff it, you are hooked 😂
I think there was a noticeable change with how deep and strong the fragrance is around 2016 when the liquid went from red to clear. I do think the biggest change was 2019/2020 though. I am happy to have my older versions but I think really there is probably little difference unless you sniff them side by side. Overall you want 2019 or earlier to be safe from the L'Oréal reformulation.
@@dr.claire.perfume I have fusion and I bought a back up when I found a tester for 60 euros. Honestly nothing satisfies my crave for the OG Alien and I am sad at the time I had different taste ☹️ I do have the L’Oréal formula it has this aromachemical that does not have a steady performance depending on weather/ skin chemistry. I will be on the hunt for a formula prior to 2016! Also verset perfumes has an alien dupe called radiance it is sold in pharmacies where I live and honestly it may perform better than the L’Oréal version ( 50 ml 10 euros)!
Aah so you recommend Fusion? I'm really tempted to just buy a bottle. I love Alien all round and I know soon it will be unfindable! I really hope you find a pre 2016. They do take a bit of finding because there are so many fakes about unfortunately.
Also here's my Mugler brand history video if you are interested: ua-cam.com/video/WEcdVhn1Obs/v-deo.html
I blind bought the Alien Mirage and I love love love it. So refreshing.
Yes Mirage is really good. I am not sure why it wasn't more popular... Thanks for watching ❤️