Alien Goddess Intense

Really beautiful, sweet, slightly beachy, bright, happy, creamy, feminine, sensual, warm, cozy, inviting, and appealing. I finally got a sample of this and have been very excited to try it! I’m definitely impressed! It opens bright and beachy with the bergamot, coconut, and jasmine. As it starts to dry down the creamy vanilla, cozy benzoin, and cashmere wood start becoming more prominent. Once it’s fully dried down it’s a sweet, warm, creamy, and sensual amber-y vanilla scent with some jasmine, just a whisper of the bright bergamot, and a hint of creamy, toasted coconut. Overall, I really enjoy this one, it’s very beautiful and just so easy to wear! It does remind me of the OG Goddess, but it’s less beachy, and more sweet, warm, creamy, and cozy. It’s also a deeper scent, but not actually something I’d consider a really deep scent. It’s just because the OG is brighter and lighter, while the Intense has a deeper feel because of the lovely warmth and coziness of the rich vanilla, benzoin, and cashmere wood. So, I think this one is much more suited for year round wear as opposed to just summer which is how I feel about the OG. That one could really be worn year round too, but this Intense version fits better. Also, I always thought that I picked up on just a subtle marine/ocean breeze scent in the OG, but I don’t get that in the Intense version. I also get a bit of a resemblance to D&G The Only One Intense. They do both contain jasmine, coconut, vanilla, and cashmere wood, so it makes sense that there’s some resemblance. Even though they have some similarities, I still feel they are each different enough to own all 3. This is such a wearable fragrance that would be easy to reach for for everyday as well as most occasions. I think this works for every age group, and would appeal to a lot of people. It’s one of those super pretty fragrances that tend to be crowd pleasing. It’s one that I would certainly enjoy having in my own collection! I get really nice performance with Goddess Intense. The longevity is really good, it lasts at least 8 hours on me before becoming a skin scent. The projection is decent too, it radiates out at least an arm’s length from me. For reference, some of my other favorite vanillas include Gold Sugar, Kayali The Wedding Silk Santal, Kayali Vanilla 28, Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Nest Golden Nectar, Nest Vanilla Bourbon, Burberry Goddess, SDJ Summer é Amor, SDJ 62, VS Vanilla Lace, and B&BW Vanilla Romance.

PROs + Bright yet rich, creamy, soapy, ambery jasmine vanilla with a touch of coconut + Quite solar, youthful, incandescent, yet sexy and sensual because of the jasmine + I *adore* the realistic jasmine tea note--makes the fragrance more soothing, especially as it transitions from a bright, citrusy jasmine into a warm vanilla-benzoin-cashmere drydown + Projects very radiantly, especially in first 1-2 hours + I prefer this in daytime, has a lovely airiness about it. + Shines best with 10+ sprays, layered on realistic coconut-scented lotion + A trip to the beach in a bottle. It makes me think of an after-swim shower that's meant to wash the salt off my body. I wash my hair with something coconut-scented, and then I reapply sunscreen lotion. Barely dry from the shower, I walk barefoot in the sand, the afternoon sun's warm breeze bringing out wafts of drying hair, warm, sticky, sweaty, salty skin and all the coconut-scented products I put on my body. I feel refreshed and relaxed to the point of sleepiness. After sunset, I am lulled by the feeling of floating in the waves and comforted by a warm embrace of jasmine, amber and vanilla in lieu of a blanket in the cool summer night CONs - Generic designer fragrance sweet vanilla drydown - Projection, sillage, longevity are average (10+ sprays) to poor (4-6 sprays) - Lasts on my skin 5 hours max even when layered with thick, oil-infused lotion and almond-scented hand cream; lasts on clothes longer - Smells a bit animalic and leathery when mixed with sweat (something I don't mind at times) - Love it more for bottle and overall Mugler summer aesthetic than scent itself - Strictly for summer; should have been named "Alien Solar Goddess" as there is nothing particularly "Intense" about it - Need to find perfect summer fragrance with stronger, more realistic coconut Rating: 4/5

I’m convinced the OG Alien is the best smelling perfume ever. To me, it resembles a very motherly yet charming woman smh. Sadly, I could never wear it because it’s my mom’s signature scent for years since it came out and I don't think I could pull it off. So I thought I’d give the flankers a try, not very far from Alien’s DNA but maybe with extra added notes I would feel like I am not wearing my mom’s perfume. I blind bought Alien Fusion years ago, and I didn’t really feel it had anything to do with the OG Alien, only because the ginger note was overpowering. Years later, I decided to give the flankers another shot. I never smelled Alien Goddess, but I found a great deal for Alien Goddess Intense and thought yeah why not, having little to zero expectations. I bought it solely for the reviews, some stated it smelled closer to Alien edp. And let me tell you, I am truly amazed. WOW. This perfume is so creamy, clean, yummy and all at the same time! This is one of those perfumes that I wear just because it makes me happy. It suits every single season and occasion. In summer, it’s super beachy and clean. In winter, it’s so inviting and cuddly. The only downside, is the longevity. I kid you not, my mom used Alien edp and only used 1 spray in the early morning and we could still smell her almost midnight. Mugler used to make beastmode perfumes, this is no way near that. I dont mind overspraying and carrying this beauty in my purse -also the bottle is a 10/10- but if it lasted longer and had better projection it would have been my signature scent for sure.

Beachy, sweet, warm, vanilla, white floral, coconut, woody, fresh, balsamic, warm spicy, feminine, sensual, seductive, charming, whimsical, lush, alluring, inviting, cozy, comforting On me this opens with sweet and tropical coconut with a touch of bright bergamot. As it starts drying down the coconut is enveloped by the lush jasmine and fresh and softly warm spicy jasmine tea. The dry down is super warm and cozy with the addition of powdery vanilla, cozy benzoin, and sensual and slightly balsamic cashmere wood. The notes that are the most prominent on me are the coconut, jasmine tea, vanilla, benzoin, and cashmere wood. This is such a lovely fragrance! I also have the OG Alien Goddess which I really enjoy. This has the dna of the OG, but is a warmer, deeper, and more woody version, and has the addition of the fresh and slightly spicy jasmine tea, which is really nice. As for the fragrances Im the “reminds me” section, I do think it’s similar to D&G The Only One Intense and Nette Coco Fleur. For reference, some of my favorite fragrances include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, The Wedding Silk Santal, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, Yum Pistachio Gelato, PDM Oriana, Kilian LDBS, Princess, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Black Opium Glitter, D&G The One Desire, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, Gold Sugar, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, VS Vanilla Lace, B&BW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Fireside Flurries

The Vibe: Beyond "Sexy" This takes the DNA of the original Goddess and turns the volume all the way up. It’s so good I want to lick my skin! This isn't just a "sexy" perfume; it’s carnal. If most fragrances are the "tease," this is the sex and the intimate cuddles that follow. It’s pure, visceral seduction in a bottle. The Scent Profile: Creamy, Floral, & Grounded: The heart of this is a thick, creamy coconut and a massive explosion of Jasmine. It’s wrapped in a heavy, syrupy vanilla that feels incredibly indulgent. What makes it "whole" for me is the balsamic and Rooty notes (DNA of the OG Alien), they aren't the main event, but they ground the sweetness and make me feel safe, almost like a return to the womb. The Reaction: Pure Ecstasy I have never smelled a perfume that triggered such a physical response. My heart actually races when I catch a whiff. It is the fragrance equivalent of pure ecstasy. To me, it captures that same intoxicating, "moreish" soul as JPG Classique Essence. Final Verdict Something this seductive should be illegal. It’s not a want, it’s a need. I require a full bottle immediately. Period! *Extra note: She feels like a cousin of Jean Paul Gaultiers Classique ESSENCE and Olympea intense. Such similar intense vanillic drydowns.