Mercedes-Benz Woman by Mercedes-Benz

Got it on sale for about $35, super cheap. I thought it was similar to Mugler’s Alien (mine is a luxury version, costing $200-$300 in Argentina these days). I didn’t expect it to last long or be identical, but on my skin, they’re like twin brothers. At first, the blackberry note is very prominent and quite mentholated, then a super sweet jasmine explodes. The projection surprised me: after 3 hours, I walked past where I was and it still smelled, with an incredible trail. The dry-down is almost identical to Alien. Mugler’s definitely has quality and lasts until the next day; this one doesn’t reach 8 hours, but for the price, I’m mega happy. I’m getting almost the same vibe as Alien for a third of the price, with good longevity and trail. I’m content and recommend it if you like Mugler’s Alien.

I bought this blindly based on comments on another site. It smells like something I recognize but can’t place, maybe an old perfume. To me, it smells like an older lady—perfect for cold weather with that powdery, slightly talc-like jasmine note. It lasts well; it’s strong at first but softens quickly. It’s sweet but not overpowering, ideal for daytime. It has similarities to Elie Saab due to the jasmine and orange blossom.

Honestly, I didn’t like it at all. I bought it because it came on promo with a necklace and thought, ‘it can’t be this bad.’ It claims to be similar to Alien, but there’s nothing alike. The jasmine is very prominent, and I can’t stand it. It’s pure jasmine.

It starts floral and juicy fruity, with pear as the star and another fruit I can’t quite identify. After 10 minutes, the intensity drops and the jasmine emerges, smelling like sambac—a flower with a slight minty note (I’ve felt this in Alien by Tom Ford and La Vie est Belle Leclat by Lancôme). Finally, it settles into a woody, vanilla, and slightly powdery dry down. It’s an under-the-radar perfume with an excellent quality-to-price ratio. The longevity is moderate, but the trail is delightful.

I was given a 1ml sample; it’s my first time smelling it. The opening sounded familiar, I guess the intense pear note. After 10-15 minutes, that juicy vibe fades into a deep, floral sweetness. There’s a tea vibe, but not black tea—more like rooibos. I detect orange blossom, and it’s not metallic or too fresh; it’s just a crystalline sparkle. I don’t know the scent of gardenia alone, but I think paired with a dark, dirty jasmine, it supports the aroma nicely. So far, it’s a good perfume within a known sweet, golden floral style. It’s not my usual style, but it’s well-made and doesn’t smell synthetic. I’m not sure about the price-to-quality ratio yet. It ends with sugared vanilla and some floral flashes.