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Alien Goddess is the latest flanker series from Mugler utilizing the Alien name and style. Even if, it is a fairly different wear from the original classic Alien. But, the first Alien Goddess has now gotten a flanker of its own, Alien Goddess Intense. I’ve tested both of them and am going to compare the two in this post to see, which is the better buy?
Tale of the Tape: Alien Goddess vs. Alien Goddess Intense
Alien Goddess
Notes include: bergamot, coconut water, jasmine, vanilla, heliotrope, cashmeran wood
Click here to try: Alien Goddess at Macy’s
Read my review: Alien Goddess
Alien Goddess Intense
Notes include: coconut, bergamot, jasmine, jasmine tea, benzoin, vanilla, cashmere
Click here to try: Intense at Sephora
Read my review: Goddess Intense
Opening
Alien Goddess opens up with coconut and bergamot. But, the bergamot is quite light, and the coconut is more of a watery one. The jasmine and vanilla also begin to come through early.
It is a bright, sweet, and creamy perfume. The heliotrope will come on soon after to split some of the duties with the jasmine note.
Alien Goddess Intense is more substantial and ‘thicker’ than the original. Here, the coconut isn’t watery, but more of the fruit itself. It is also joined by vanilla and benzoin early, which further add to it.
But, early it’s the coconut, jasmine, and vanilla notes mainly. It does also have that bergamot, but it doesn’t play much of a role in Intense either.
Which is better?
They do have a similar aroma, but I think I prefer that of Goddess Intense more so. The earlier vanilla emergence and the fuzzy amber-like qualities of the benzoin are nice additions. I do like the original too, so, it’s not a complete blow out victory here.
Edge: Intense
Projection
Intense does come across as being a heavier scent and one that has more projection than the original. A bit more of a scent trail too.
I don’t think Intense massively outperforms the original, in this regard. However, it does have the edge for sure.
Edge: Intense
Longevity
The original Alien Goddess went 8-9 hours for me, on skin. It’s actually got some really nice performance and wasn’t a disappointment.
However, Intense will go 9-10+ hours of wear. It’s not a massive difference, but I can detect it for an hour or two past, what I got with the original EDP.
For a mainstream designer fragrance, Alien Goddess Intense is borderline elite, with how long it lasts.
Edge: Intense
Versatility
The only real difference here is the the climate each is worn in. Sure, there is overlap. Though, the original is a better bet for the warmer spring and summer weather. It’s lighter and not as cloying in the hotter temperatures.
That being said, Intense is the better bet in colder weather. Both can fit in on moderate days. Outside of that there really isn’t much distinction.
Edge: Push
Overall Scent
Overall, which of these perfumes do I prefer? It’s a closer call than it may seem. I consider them both to be good smelling fragrances, though, neither blows me away. But, each is bolstered by its general likeability and performance.
With the original, I like the lighter coconut, the sweetness and the heliotrope which comes through in the middle act. It’s a very nice and wearable perfume.
But, Intense is slightly better to me, across the board. The vanilla, amber, benzoin combination isn’t wholly different from the original. It’s just more of an enjoyable mix overall.
Plus, the performance is better. Not a huge win, but I’ll take Intense.
Winner: Alien Goddess Intense
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