Alien Man Mirage by Mugler

I grabbed it sealed for under 700 pesos and thought, ‘so what?’ At first, it smelled identical to ADG Profundo until I tested it on my other arm and didn’t notice a difference right out of the bottle, probably due to those mineral notes. But on a second sniff, the differences become clear. It’s a good perfume for the price. The longevity is a bit better than usual for an aquatic, and the trail is brutal for the first two hours. I’m not an expert, but it smells fresh and then gets a little sweet. It’s nothing serious, more casual. It’s not in my top tier, but I like it quite a bit.

Sweet and fresh (not super fresh). It adds a touch of formality, ideal for a normal day at the office, as long as it’s not an enclosed, unventilated space. Although the ‘freshness’ might be associated with summer, I don’t think it’s really that. On a hot day, with that sweetness, the ‘aquatic’ notes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind, I guarantee you. The leather? I’m still waiting for it, it has never passed through my door.

I thought it was horrible during an initial test. Indeed, it’s a much fresher version of Alien Man, with an overly synthetic sweetness that became unbearable to me. In the end, it’s just that: a smell like body gel or neutral bar soap from the family-sized format, with excessive sweetness, though quite fresh. The performance is also pretty bad. Note: tested only with a sample from the free ones given at perfumeries.

I know it’s not a standout fragrance nor one that shines on its own, but it has a note that I don’t know why touches a sensitive chord in me and reminds me of something I can’t quite recall. It’s a strange sensation. Would I buy it? Well, not a whole bottle, and certainly not at its official price, but if I can get a decant at a reasonable price, I wouldn’t mind having it for my personal use…

Alien Man Mirage is like the Fresh version of Alien Man Fusion; it has that base of smelling clean and fresh, which makes it very pleasant. It’s long-lasting but not the bomb we’re used to from Thierry Mugler. It’s clear that A*men and its versions are one thing, and Alien is another very different one, yet as many of us know, a change is always good!

I tried this flanker and it smells exactly like Alien Man and Alien Man Fusion, just a bit fresher, more aquatic and mineral, with a pleasant touch of patchouli. I didn’t smell any leather… It smells great, I like it. It’s nothing new or original, nor innovative, but it is a very pleasant aroma. The bottle color is gorgeous.