Aura Mugler by Mugler

Like all Mugler scents, this is a bold, unique, and challenging fragrance. I don’t think it will appeal to a beginner’s nose; it’s for people who crave something sui generis. Despite all the hype, it didn’t catch my eye enough to buy. However, I received a decant to try it out. Right from the start, I detect green and herbal notes, which dominate the opening. The florals are there, but they’re very shy. As it dries down, it becomes a mix of woods and amber; on my skin, I don’t really get the vanilla. Overall, it’s a herbal-woody scent. It has the vibe of Cacharel’s Eden (not that it’s similar, but it reminded me of certain components I’ve smelled in Eden). As an olfactory experience, it was pleasant to get to know, but I wouldn’t add it to my collection. Not because it’s a bad fragrance, but because I can’t see many occasions to wear it.

I ran out of it and I really regret it.

I was nervous about this blind buy, but as a fig lover, I’ve never been put off by green notes. What a delicious perfume arrived! I don’t feel the green as heavy; instead, it’s soft. The opening on my skin is immediately sweet, with the pear taking the lead. I sense violet, though it’s not listed in the notes. The green leaves are very in the background, and the vanilla blends seamlessly with the pear. The ylang-ylang is very soft. I really liked it. Just two light sprays, and it could easily be a signature scent. I’ll keep updating this as I wear it over the coming days. I still love Mugler’s Alien more, but we’ll see how my sense of smell evolves. PS: I have no idea where people got the idea that it smells like Vicks VapoRub or Listerine; I don’t even get a menthol vibe. For anyone like me looking for reviews to decide whether to buy it, don’t be scared. It’s an exquisite, different perfume in a good way. You’ll turn heads, but in a positive manner. PD: Well, I wore it for a week but had to set it aside because it got tiring. It’s very invasive without being a strong perfume; it seems to get stuck in your brain and feels sharp. It’s exquisite, but something in my stomach was triggered. I started using it with just two very short sprays because it overwhelmed me (previously I used three), then I’d only put one spray on the back of my neck because it felt too cloying. It’s truly delicious, just a bit cloying and overwhelming. I think I’ll leave it for a couple of weeks to recover from its invasion, but I insist it’s delicious. However, something in my stomach prevents me from wearing it again for now. I’ll return to it if my stomach allows. PD2: I used it again recently (over a month later), and it still triggers me on a cellular level. I realized it’s in the ‘aftersmell’ or ‘backsmell’—that aroma that lingers when you exhale. That lingering trace is what affects me the most. I insist it’s very rich, maybe not for everyday wear, but only for occasions where you want to show off as ‘special’ because it’s an atypical, unparalleled scent. Use it with discretion. The first time, I sprayed it all over, which left me with that sense of olfactory exhaustion.

In an era where loud, invasive perfumes abound, Aura is a rare bird with a supremely balanced scent, where all the notes act like a perfectly tuned orchestra. This doesn’t mean it’s an easy perfume or one that doesn’t attract attention; its undeniable originality makes it polarizing. Take the number of ‘I hate this’ comments on Fragrantica as an example, which has dragged its rating down to figures unworthy of the quality it treasures. To me, it smells green but not medicinal or mentholated as some readers have claimed, with a floral aspect that brings to mind a crystal-clear lake in the middle of a forest on a spring morning with a certain dew. All this rests on a woody, vanilla base without turning into a sweet or cloying perfume. I smell it and smell it again without getting tired; it’s a truly beautiful and original creation. Its floral touches and the fragility it conveys make it an eminently feminine perfume, yet it resembles so little the perfumes women typically wear that I believe it can pass as unisex without much trouble. It almost seems more like a niche composition due to how evocative it is and because it doesn’t fit into commercial trends at all. I’m not surprised that given its singularity, it was discontinued in the blink of an eye. I’m quite clear that in a few years it will have cult status, remaining as one of the last creations that still had that differential, avant-garde imprint of Mugler.

What an exquisite perfume. I haven’t even waited to see the evolution: the opening has been a caress of green leaves in a forest full of fairies, slightly sharp but not unpleasant. Contradictory as it may be, I feel it fresh and warm at the same time.

A beautiful, unique fragrance with its own personality. The opening is strong for the first hour, then it fades, but you can tell. I absolutely love it. Not suitable for blind buys.

I can’t find anything negative about this. I love it; it feels original. I don’t know another green vanilla, and I adore it in winter. Its herbal note feels medicinal but in a good way. Since I enjoy aromatherapy, it reminds me of those oils sometimes.

I met it on a summer day; the opening didn’t quite convince me, but the next day it was a surprise. It’s slightly mentholated, but that vanilla makes it different: sweet yet fresh, hard to explain. I enjoy it more in the heat for that underlying ‘mint’ that isn’t actually mint, hehe. I haven’t heard anything similar. I recommend it if you can handle a fresh, medicinal-type scent (that part is temporary), as long as that little note stays soft throughout the fragrance’s life.

COMPLETELY DELICIOUS. A sweet and elegant perfume; all Mugler scents have that DNA of a person who sparks conversation, with the distinctive vanilla and a spectacular rhubarb note 10/10. Unfortunately, it’s hard to find and discontinued, so if you see it, don’t hesitate to buy it.

It won’t suit everyone; it’s essential to smell it on skin before buying. On some people, it smells fresher than sweet; on me, that mentholated scent lasts only a few minutes, then it’s pure vanilla and wood. I don’t recommend it in summer; it gives me a headache and I can’t enjoy it, but in winter it’s a delight. It’s not my favorite, but I enjoy it for the memory and the vanilla scent. I’m a gourmand lover, but I think it’s a bit invasive and can make people dizzy who don’t love this type of scent. I give it 8.5/10 because it’s not very versatile, but it has excellent longevity and sillage.

I loved it. Smells like fresh, freshly chopped kiwi—tart and sweet. I didn’t test it on skin, but it’s super unique. What more can you say that hasn’t already been said? Like all Mugler, test it before buying 😉

I wore it today in Chile, on a sunny 24°C autumn day, and it was a bad idea; it gave me nausea even though it’s one of my favorites. I recommend it only for cold weather, with no hint of mildness, or the vanilla will overwhelm you.

Not for everyone, definitely. It’s uncommon and very different from anything I’ve smelled before: super herbal but with a sweet vanilla touch. I really feel the green notes and bergamot, which later transform into woods bathed in a very special, slightly powdery, and sugary vanilla. It has its own personality; it’s for the bold who don’t want to be like everyone else. I absolutely love it; it’s totally Mugler.

Extremely rare, I agree with the comment below; it’s a perfume that makes you say ‘WTF’. It smells like a mix of herbal syrup, peppermint mouthwash, and Fernet; curiously, I don’t dislike it, but it feels very synthetic. If you have the chance, try it; it’s a whole experience, whether it’s good or bad depends on each person.

Without a doubt, the prettiest bottle I’ve ever seen… It looks like you just poured a bottle of absinthe on yourself. Projection: 000. Longevity: 100 (unfortunately). Scent: 😫. Presentation and originality: 💎. Occasion: A mosquito-filled night 😝.