Alien Aqua Chic

This was quite the revelation for me. I allways thought ALIEN was about jasmine, but ALIEN AQUA CHIC doesn't have ANY jasmine, but it is defenilty ALIEN. Hmmm... Well, what can I say about this. I like it a lot. I have not been an ALIEN-addict for so long and I do not know whether other flankers were better, but I don't have the money to track them down and buy them, so I make do with what I have. And what I have, is this little perfume. The opening is fresh and green. Very summery, but not beach-like summer. More like a sometimes rainy English (or Belgian) summer. The spiciness of the ginger adds some delicate warmth and juiciness to it. As the fragrance dries down, the rain stops and the sun breaks trough with all it's radiant warmth, shining on the field and woods and evoking the oh so beloved woody ambery scent of the ALIEN drydown, though a bit sharper than the original. In this fragrance I think the drydown is like the smell of warm, sunlit skin. Like having a picknick on a still raindamp field. Like taking a swim in a brook nearby. It's like all things great about summer. I do not know whether it would be appropriate to wear in countries with really hot summers, but here in Belgium it will do just fine, giving both lovely freshness and warmth. The longevity isn't that great, but what do you want with an EDT légère? It was never meant to have the power of the original. And the bottle is beautiful too! I thought those droplets were just for the commercial, to make it look more refreshing. But when you touch the bottle, you can actually feel them! I love it, and I love that the bottle has two colours now.

Oh, Alien Aqua Chic. My poor, misunderstood gem of a perfume. I read a lot of comments saying this is a masculine spicy asshole (Okay, not quite, but. Still.) Liking ginger is a must if you want to try this perfume. Right upon spraying, you get Ginger Sprite. A few minutes later, it turns into a ginger root, pried from the earth just seconds ago. After the dirty ginger phase (lasts only about 10 mins), you get Alien herself, although much, much lighter. I feel like this is a GREAT alternative to an Alien EDT if what you are searching for is a more wearable day/summer version. The ginger is what makes it work. It adds an edge to it- makes it more than just watered-down Alien. This is most definitely a power-perfume. Spray it on when you're feeling cocky or particularly pissed at the world (in a positive way, of course.) I love this perfume. Great for hot days (pretty much year-round here in Florida). I feel like anyone of any age could wear this. It's pretty non-offensive if you aren't ginger-phobic, and the silage isn't overpowering like some Mugler perfumes can be. Oh yeah, and the bottle is pretty stunning too. This is my signature fragrance for a reason! ♡

I like others smelt this at the Airport duty free when I was on holiday to Eygpt in May. I love the original Alien but my best friend and my other friend wear it religiously and put way too much on. The recognisable scent of Alien is what puts me off it. This is an Toilette Summer Edition of the original alien. I actually prefer it to the original myself. You can still tell that it is Alien, but it is light, fresh and more unique. It lasts a fairly long time, I wore it the other day to bed and could still smell it in the morning. When it wears off it smells more like a weakened down version of Alien which I really like. Ginger is one of the top notes, but I cant smell ginger. I can definately smell the freshness of the lemon but not so much the ginger. They really do go together well in this perfume. I also think this is a more floral version of Alien myself. It is perfect for summer light and not heavy like Alien can be. You will not smell this on other people for sure! The bottle is also beautiful, this is a nice alternative of the original Alien but I think it is best for the summer. I will be putting my bottle away until my next Holiday.

I discovered this recently at the Duty Free counter. Years ago I really disliked the original fragrance Alien. However, with my recent obsession with the ever chic Courtin-Clarins girls (grand daughters of the founder of Clarins) I had to give Alien another try, since it is their favorite perfume. To my surprise I actually liked it this time. What I liked even more is this version. Aqua Chic. The ginger is really a revelation. I feel more energized when I put this on in the morning (as I'm running late to class.) I love spicy woody fragrances, so it was just a matter of time before I succumbed to the grasp this perfume has on the fragrance aficionados. Fun Fact: Both my mom and I are wearing perfumes by Dominic Ropion. Alien for me and Carnal Flower for her. (I started to pay more attention to the Noses behind the scents)

I have steered clear of Thierry Mugler perfumes for years because they were always too busy and strange for me but this year i have discovered and fallen in love with Alien. Aqua Chic was my first foray into Alien and i love the smell of this scent. light but spicy and complex, it is a perfect summer smell. Sadly it hardly lasts and i was half way through the bottle within a month. I have now bought the original Alien and, while it does last a lot longer and is very similar, it is a tad heavy for high summer. Update: So I bought the orig. EdP and the new Essence Absolue. I like/love them both but Aqua chic remains me favourite. I love every ingredient in this cocotion but it doesnt last long enough! a couple of hours is the max for me. imo this should be reworked and brought out as a longer lasting full time flanker

I’m not terribly seasonal when it comes to fragrances, but Alien Aqua Chic has been a go-to summer scent for years. It was one of a small handful of fragrances that I brought with me during my summer studying German in Kiel, Germany. My season in Deutschland was marred by terrible humidity, record-breaking heat, and an excruciating lack of air conditioning. Yes, in some ways it was miserable, but my perfume game was one point, thanks to this scent. The Alien DNA is present in this fragrance, but the heaviness is replaced with a zesty ginger and lemon verbena mix. It is eccentric and adventurous, but not necessarily extroverted– which always fits my mood. A limited edition and one I always look forward to wearing. A love!

This can be quite masculin indeed. I noticed this after a couple of wears. It has a fresh masculin feel to it, but I like it. It's edgy and quite refreshing in the world of "clean" summer scents. And I'm talking really masculin, not Muglerian masculin. Lets say Fahrenheit Dior masculin (pretty muh defines my idea of a masculin fragrance, since my dad used to wear it when I was a kid). Of course it's absolutely not the same, and the "masculinity" here is toned down quite a bit, but it's that kind of masculin. It's funny because I don't think that masculin feel can be pinned down to one note. Or a couple. It's something extra. I do not think AQUA CHIC is "chic" after all, but it is very nice

I don't really get it...I only get the citrus and ginger notes at the beginning, but only for five minutes. The notes lsted here has nothing to do with the original, but the smell is almost exactly like the EDT, and similar to the original Alien (however this is much more wearable, less cloying, less jasmine-into-your face, but beautiful, very floral, very sweet. Sillega is quite good, but not a monster, but the longetivity IS A MONSTER! Can't even wash it off! :) If you like Alien, you are going to like this either. If you find Alien a little bit too much, give it a try! You'll easily find yourself loving it.

Yet another spritz from Mom; this one I didn't even know she had, and I wanted to try it because I've heard that the Alien flankers are good for those who can't wear the original. For whatever reason Alien is horrid, metallic, and screechy on me but this is quite pretty. It somehow has an aquatic and earthy feeling at the same time, if that makes any sense--the freesia and ginger make it feel like a sparkling drink, but the base is dark even though the perfume is light. So perhaps a dry champagne cocktail? I don't think the purple suits this at all, this is golden and bubbly. What a beauty!

I have a sample of Alien and Alien Aqua Chic 2012 Alien Aqua Chic : citrusy with fresh ground ginger and calm sweet Freesia scent I don't detect the Jasmine at all .it is definitely summery day scent . it is really a legere (light) scent Alien : woody Jasminey white floral ,you can immediately detect the Jasmine main show at first sniff, good for night. I guess what it makes them similar is the base note they both belong to Cashmeran galaxy but at the end they are different Alien species from different planets.

I have both the 2012 and 2013 versions and while I prefer the 2012 (Ginger) to the 2013 (citrus) I want to pass on the info that when buying, make sure you are getting the correct one by checking the box for the date and the side panel for the description. I applaud this company for describing the frag. on the box as I was unsure how different they they would be. they are the summer sisters to the winter Alien original. I do love the newest one too (extraordinaire ).

I blind bought this one since it got a huge discount and wanted to own a Thierry Mugler fragrance. First blast didn't like it, it was a bit weird to me. I can definitely smell ginger. But I waited for a bit for the dry down to make a full judgement and I got to say I am loving it as time passes by it get more lovely and I only did one spray on my wrist and it's lasts for a long time. Glad I bought it.

Beautiful, it's been a long time since the days I wore Angel. And to tell the truth, I had been shying away from anything by Thierry Mugler. Just too burnt out from Angel! Then I smelled Alien Aqua Chic and fell in love! I get a very faint hint of Angel days gone by. But more like a memory than a focal point. Well done, fresh fragrance that I'll be wearing through the spring and summer.

I just purchased this perfume at a discount store, soooo excited. I am quite a perfume colector. All I can say is Yes!!!!!!! I like this one more then the original Alien, it is a little bit softer and more feminine. I am in love. This is one of those perfumes that I just really see my self using for ever. I am in love. I do think that this fragrance more appropriate for night time.

This reminds me more of Alien EDT more than the EDP, i blind buy it but i like it i wear this in the office cause i work with 5 other people and i can't put original Alien it's too strong and maybe they won't like that much! It's smells good if you like the EDT version you will like this too, the other aqua chic and this one are very similar but i like that more! 8/10 for this one

This is my very first Fragrance in my life, a sales lady from Hudson's Bay recommended it to me. The smell of this fragrance is not too strong, by applying it on the wrist, it could last for no more than 3 hours. The florence scent of this fragrance is very sweet, warm and clean. I applied it day and night, boost my confidence to meet with people.

I LOVE all Mugler fragrances! My favorite is the Violet..OMG! so delicious! and special..I also love this one..It's base notes are awesome! I think he is a genius..All of his perfumes are very original, unique and have staying power.

I just received my free TM Alien Aqua Chic sample, and it is beautiful, I love it. You can tell that it is related to the original Alien, it has that spicy floral feel to it, but much lighter.

It reminds me a lot of a brasilian perfume called Madeira em Flor ( blossoming woods)by NATURA. This scent was discontinued but in hollidays they release it on limited edition.

OMG, I would love to have this fragrance!! I love love love all of the Alien fragrances by Thierry Mugler I have purchased. I will have to check out the mugler store website.

smells like powder. not baby powder but a more refined, expensive talc. stayed that way on me til drydown around 12 hours. wonder where that ginger and lemon went.

I just requested my free mini from the Mugler store online. I hope I get it . It sounds absolutely wonderful.

I tried this a while back in the much colder climate of Minnesota, and with a less refined nose. At that point it was "Alien, but weaker." But now that I'm in the tropics and I like to think my nose is a bit more sophisticated, I'm trying it again. I've been toying for years with buying an Alien. I love the scent, but hate that EVERYONE wears it. Only in Haiti, that's not the case. I do wonder why jasmine is not even listed as a note. This is so clearly jasmin-based. I guess they only listed the notes that ventured away from the Original? That's a bit misleading. But anyhow, I digress . . . This is a lovely ginger scent. I've been looking for a nice fresh ginger scent that's not anemic. This could be it! I only wonder at the longevity. It doesn't seem to be great, but to be fair, I sprayed this in the morning on my arm and then went and worked and sweated in the garden and washed my hands (and arms) when I came back in. So I'll try it again now that I'm relaxed. I wish I had the original to compare. But quite honestly, it's clearly still Alien, and ultimately they all (that I've tried) smell quite similar. Deciding factor is going to be price.

I like this summer version a lot, and would say it's similar to the original Alien eau de toilette. The top notes are more refreshing, with the addition of spicy, juicy ginger, and a zesty citrus feel courtesy of the lemon verbena. The ginger and citrus are strongest in the first hour of wear. As the fragrance dries down, it smells quite similar to Alien EDT...if I have any complaint, it's that I wish the spiciness from the ginger laster longer. As for the fragrance overall, the longevity and sillage are very good. In comparison to the 2011 summer version (Sunessence Or d'Ambre), Alien Aqua Chic is truer to the original and less sweet. I'm surprised that jasmine is not listed as a note...it definitely has that strange, intense jasmine accord that is characteristic of pretty much every version of Alien. Overall, I find it juicy, lush, spicy-but-fresh, and definitely suited to warm weather.

The citrus-ginger opening notes remain present throughout much of the fragrance’s evolution, forming the main pillar that distinguishes this flanker from the original. The absence of sensual jasmine is the second defining element. Together, these aspects make the fragrance a rather loose interpretation of its predecessor. The same applies to the longevity and sillage, both of which are delicate here, though as a skin scent the perfume remains perceptible on fabric for most of the day when leaned into closely. This does not diminish its charm. The fragrance evokes for me the image of an energetic woman dressed in riding breeches, a tailored jacket, and a cotton blouse, enjoying outdoor pursuits in an English garden on a warm day, when flowers, trees, and herbs perfume the sunny yet crisp air.

This is lovely- my first alien flanker- it has the same alien dna but a touch lighter- i have recently fallen in love with the original alien and how bold it is- I find this version toned down but makes just as much of a statement but just in a different way- it is fresh, feminine, and vibrant like rays of white light and sunshine- the added notes of freesia and ginger do not take away from the alien dna but only makes it a tad fresher and daytime feminine if that makes sense- it’s delicate but strong and oh so beautiful - I’m happy to add this to my alien collection- I’m trying out alien absolue next:) If the original alien is too bold for you, try giving this one a sniff-

I was nervous to try this perfume, as I'd never owned a Mugler perfume before, and his perfumes have quite the reputation. I received this in a swap without ever having smelled it before, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's still sweet and a bit syrupy, but it's not cloying like Angel. It also doesn't last FOREVER. It's got great sillage and longevity, but you don't have to worry about smelling it on you for days. Despite its sweetness, it manages to feel very fresh. While it's heavier than a lot of the scents I own, it doesn't weigh me down. I've really fallen for this scent, and it's definitely worth a try- but it is quite a unique smell, so it's not for everyone.

Smelling this again today, at first i didn't like it but now i am enjoying it a lot more. I have aqua on one hand and the original alien on the other. Alien is a lot more woody, creamy vanilla smelling. (Maybe the reason, i tend to get sick of it sometimes.) Aqua is much lighter and more sharp and herby smelling. No creamy vanilla to clash with it. At the moment i am actually enjoying aqua more, its much more wearable and sexy smelling. Its definitely way sharper than the original so if you didn't like the medicinal sharpness, you may not enjoy this.

It starts off with ginger, which makes it feel really fresh and spicy at the same time. I don't really like ginger in fumes, but in this one it's just enough. I think Mugler did a great job on this one yet again. It's very Alien, but it's watery. Does justice to it's name, and is exactly what i expected from it. It doesn't last as long as we're used to with mugler's creations, but has an average longevity and sillage. I sprayed it on my sleeve, and on there it lasted for 3 days. Definitely for summer as a refresher for the hottest days. I like it!

This is my first thierry mugler purchase! I never cared for Angel (now too generic) nor the original Alien (too strong for me), but this version is just perfect. I love the ginger, it has like a caffeine boost effect on my mood haha!....lemon verbena gives it a nice refreshing citrusy kick, and amber a touch of voluptuous/sensual feeling. I find that it is a nice balance between different kind of notes without ever venturing too much in one category or another. Not too long lasting though and stays close to the skin.

Definitely the cleanest version of Alien that I've tried. Like, just-stepped-out-of-the-shower-refreshed kind of clean. It honestly makes me think of those incessantly cheerful morning people, who somehow magically wake up energized and are all chipper, while all of us normal people are still trying to remember what year it is. I prefer the musk in Eau Extraordinaire and Eau Sublime, but this is one of those great, motivating, let's-go-take-on-the-day fragrances.

disappointingly it is not as good as I thought it would be. the scent doesn't smell young for me, more like for an old woman. gingerwater which is also contained in 'Kölnisch Wasser' (a disgusting eau de toilette which is used by old women) makes the perfume that 'old'. another disadvantage of this eau de toilette is, that it doesn't last long time...after 2 minutes the scent is almost completely disappeared. so, I wouldn't buy it again.

the pros- Fresh, clean, sweet, and a little spicy. The ginger has a peppery quality. I little bit floral. Towards the end it's a little woody and warm. Great for spring and summer. Shouldn't offend people. Lovely bottle. The cons- It's light and isn't long lasting, couple hours on my skin. I really like ginger in fresh perfumes, I prefer it much more then say 'water' notes. Maybe it's because of my love for gourmands.

Has a sort of herbal quality to the opening I can't put my finger on it's like a bit spicy. Not too big of a fan of that. The dry down is definitely base Alien DNA. This is bordering on OK for me though sorry not too big of a fan... Also the period right after the dry down kind of smells like M.Micallif's Glamour which I do like because it smells like Alien.

Well it's ok but not WOW. It's kinda like a more floral version of the original, not too different from the sunescence version but instead of lemon smell you get light floral scent. Like I said,it is ok but I prefer the original or liquer version.

Not overly fussed on the original Alien as those strong white floral notes give me headaches. This one is a lot more tolerable and I really do enjoy wearing it. If you’re not a fan of the OG but still want that alien dna touch then this is it.

Of all Alien flankers, I like this much more, even more than the original one. So fresh but the spices give the scent a sour smell to it so it's perfect for every season and occasion. It's fresh and deep at the same time.

Tell me, somebody, what is this mixture of notes that makes me think that perfume smells like lilac? Is it jasmine? Generally, I like it, though it seems to simple; and I wonder how it will work by warm weather.

I think I prefer this to the original alien AND taste of fragrance which is the version I have. Its gorgeous and fresh and will wear well in the sun. I don't have this yet but hopefully Ill get it soon!

I completely agree that this is a great lighter version of Alien. I wouldn't mind having this on hand for days when I don't want something too heavy, but I still want the fragrance of Alien.

One of the cleanest scents I ever wore. Lemony verbena with a bit of bleach. A shower can’t make you this clean smelling. Appropriate for office, daytime, summer.

I love real lemon verbena and real ginger as scents and flavours but whatever chemical mix has been used here to attempt to replicate those fragrances is a harsh and sickly concoction. I enjoy the original Alien and while it is mighty powerful it is not cloying and abrasive like AlienAqua Chic. There is a sweetness and a pepperiness in this that I don't like and while I had intended to endure it for longer, I have lasted two hours and it is past time to scrub it off.

To me this really just smelled like watered-down Alien. I expected more from this special edition. I really don't smell ginger, lemon verbena, or freesia. Even if there was ginger in the opening, there was no trace of it after several seconds. The heart is pretty much solid (albeit light) jasmine. There are so many other flankers of Alien that are better.

Now it happend! First Alien I like! Didn't try it on my skin, but on a tester strip and from the bottle it smells amazing. I can still smell it. To me this is different from original Alien, which I hate. So I'm very pleased this far. Gotta try it on.

Smells a little like clothes that have been added bleach to. Bust at the same time, smells fresh. Odd scent, didn't like it. PS: Aqua Chic 2013 is similar in the freshness, but smells better due to floral notes.

It is a familiar to me. I like perfume who is different. But, i fid love the scent.

I love the original Alien but this perfume is 100 % masculine on me. Dislike a lot!

I have a full 2 oz bottle for a swap if anybody is interested:) (US only)

sniffed this and thought..oh my god its disgusting

Im testing out some Alien flankers right now and this is the one I liked it he most out of the ones I tried. Alien Aqua Chic 2012 (this one!) - opens fresher and crispier than the other Aliens and I appreciate that burst of freshness. Drydown is a softer version of the original. I sprayed this on about 2 hours ago and I get whiffs of it as I move and I love it. Not sure how long that will last bit so far it’s going strong! EDIT: the drydown now smells very powdery to me, like J&J baby powder. Not a bad smell... I like it, but thought I’d just make that small observation as part of my review! Alien Aqua Chic 2013 - very similar to original Alien, just a softer version. Not much to add, it was beautiful but not interesting enough for me. Didn’t last all that long and re-application was needed. ALien Fusion - I love this one, it has the same Alien DNA at the core but opens creamier, spicier, more mysterious and dry down is lovely too... again very similar to the original but sweeter as well as “ smoky”. So far I like them all a lot but I would probably only consider a fb of the Aqua Chic 2012 version... and maybe Fusion! I’m waiting on my next 2 samples: Alien Mirage and Alien Flora Futura. As with all EDT, they aren’t longevity masters (still testing Aqua Chic ‘12 on that) but Alien Fusion actually lasted quite some time on my skin!