Alien Man Fusion

In a totally unexpected way, the truth is that I really like "Alien Man" by Mugler: It was my choice after testing - an afternoon with a lot of time - almost a full perfume shop. Well... This flanker came out without much hype - at least here in Spain -, but when I finally tested it, I was pleasantly surprised. If it doesn't become known, the better for me: I like it! The Scent: "Alien Man Fusion" is exactly the flanker that I expected: A fresher and lighter version which respects the original DNA and most importantly: its identity... But also, it's one that introduces something new and its own. Here are some interesting new nuances, like the soft note of coffee and the fizz of ginger... The result is a strange composition perfectly worthy of being called "Alien", for sure... It is a fact that those people who have described "Alien Man Fusion" as generic, either have a damaged nose or probably don't know the meaning of the word in the dictionary. - Longevity & Projection: Moderate projection with a total longevity of 5-8 hours. - Mood & Occasions: It can be used all year round on any occasion, although it'll stand out more in spring and early fall. Conclusion: The fragrance is really versatile, but it always have that special “Alien” vibe; It's fine for a change or if you like the first one. **UPDATE: I also enjoy the latest proposal in the series - Alien Man Mirage -: It’s better to get those two first - I think -, and if you like the ‘theme” and want a different touch with that coffee note, you can then easily buy this one. Anyway, I don't understand how much some frag-freaks complain about mainstream perfumery when Mugler releases something so daring and different and they let it go unnoticed... Hidden. So when I leave home, I take my spaceship from the garage and fly out over the garden. I see the clouds, I breathe deeply... ... And I enjoy the ride in my old flying saucer.

Many (many, many) moons ago, Bath & Body Works introduced a fragrance line inspired by various vacation destinations: London, Morocco... but my personal favorite was Tokyo Lotus & Apple Blossom. A crisp, bright fruit accord surrounded by creamy woods and rich spices. I used to have it in the shower gel and lotion and, man, was that a mighty mood-lifter. The opening of Alien Man Fusion reminds me so vividly of that smell and, in turn, that feeling. In this era of quarantine and isolation, I acquired a 10ml decant of this unexpected beauty. Just to try it, you know? What else have we got to do in our homes if not sniff new things? If you’ve read my review for the original Alien Man, you already know I disliked that one (to say the least...) But this? While upon my first few wearings, I got mostly the smell of sticking my face in the wooden barrel of cinnamon coffee beans at my local coffee shop, further wearings revealed that softly spiced, milky peach note – and yeah, I was hooked. I was honestly shocked (and elated) to find a coffee-based fragrance that smells so incredible in warm weather, even in the disgusting humidity of Virginia. Let’s attribute that compatibility to the salty undertone. I find myself thinking: Perhaps this is like Diptyque’s Florabellio? Haven’t gotten my nose on that one, but based on notes, there are similarities I’m willing to investigate. So I’ve got this salted coffee note paired with the creamy, spicy peach, and these days I almost wonder why I smell like anything else. Certainly doesn’t hurt that my partner adores it on me. Needless to say, I’ve got a 50ml bottle ready to step in once I’ve drained my decant. Should’ve sprung for the 100ml.

I thought it was too generic at first but then I realized it's actually pretty distinct. It has that similar feel to og alien man, where there's a conventional quality but also has something new/strange. It has "blue men's freshie" notes, but there's also dark coffee, spices, tarry wood+leather, sweetened by osmanthus/lavender, so overall it's pretty unique. The blue eclipse images for the marketing are actually pretty accurate to the scent profile in a way. Blue aromatic notes surrounding a dark coffee heart. I can see why some people don't like the coffee used here because it's pretty dark rather than a more fresh coffee, but I think it gives it a dirty kind of oud feel, which I personally like. There's dirty notes paired with fresh and sweet ones that give it some complexity. The sweet-floral osmanthus gives it a pinch of that original alien indolic androgyny. Pretty strong for an edt, one or two sprays will do. Good daytime coffee scent for temperate to cold weather. Got it super discounted!

Similar experience to Jasonx directly below. The coffee and cinnamon add heaviness but you wouldn't be able to pick out the notes. Just like the original, this belongs in a locker room with other deodorant sprays. It improves on the original with these gourmand facets in place of the herbals (dill). I like it but for a coffee fragrance, I think Ferragamo, Varvatos, and Hugo boss do it better at a similar price. The Muglers are better performers though. Probably some of my strongest colognes a Fusion is the same. Going on 10 hours and it's still noticeable. I think this would be a great scent for guys in their late teens and early twenties. It's a fun one!

I have over 250 designer fragrances and this is my First in the Alien line. I totally agree with many of the reviews here and I have to admit I do like it. Projection it slightly above average and the Silage is about 5-6 hours. It becames a skin scent after 4 hours though. I've got travel spray bottles which you will need if your out all day. Smells really good so a 7.5 is a fair rating👍!

So good and unique. Don’t recognize any of the mentioned ingredients but still outstanding. Find this better than the first version of the flanker. Could easily be unisex. The spray mechanism makes this stuff last ages!!

Such a great scent! It’s a shame that the original release of Alien Man and the fact it caused so much divide has ultimately led to other products in the range being overlooked - people are missing out on this.

Surprisingly good! I like the coffee note, not a lot of designer fragrances put it right at the forefront of the perfume (thinking about non-gourmands), this really works well with the Osmanthus.

I've never owned any full bottles of Mugler fragrances. Only samples/decants. (So far) This one came as a gift. I used two sprays and found it from the opening notes to be really nice. I wasn't sure what to expect from the reviews here. I almost expected to hate it. Not at all. To me, it's a nice, well-rounded fragrance. Not overly heavy (far from nuclear) and not too light. I think this one is just right how its balanced. Sillage for me - about 3-4 feet. Longevity 6+ hours. The ginger and cinnamon top notes fade after too long and what I'm smelling on the dry down is a nicely blended coffee, leather and beech with some other note that I can't quite put my finger on and don't see in the pyramid. This would easily be unisex. Not overly one or the other. Men and women should be able to wear and appreciate this one. I don't think anyone would find this offensive. I was pleasantly surprised with this one. Will definitely consider purchasing a full bottle of. The reviews almost kept me away from trying this. Glad I didn't! This one could easily be worn for any occasion, in any season. Day or night. This would be a very versatile fragrance and bring lots of mileage with how many ways it can be worn. Dressed up or down, office, casual, date. Again, It's well-rounded. I don't think you can go wrong with Alien Man Fusion. Would I buy it in a full bottle? Yes. Would I recommend a blind buy? Sure, If you like the notes in the pyramid. If you have other bottles of Mugler and are a cologne snob or overly picky, smell it first.

Do you know what? I'm not going to slate this. I thought it was quite nice and that's shocking considering the state of Mugler releases of late. Many people have said that it's because of Manfred himself no longer having ANY creative input whatsoever. I know he'd had a foot out of the door for a long time but this is well and truly a Clarins brand now. Not that this fact and the single word rebrand, should make all that much difference but in actual fact they've made this Alien Man flanker have more of the unique, heavy texture that the old Thierry Mugler stuff was known for. I mean it's not groundbreaking, the notes are barely discernible but not necessarily in a bad, chemical soup sort of way. I got a slightly warm cashmere/powdered/suede feel from the drydown and an opening that had me pleasantly surprised, because I feel I have to mention how appalling the first Alien was. I mean what a load of shit! That fragrance actually angered me! How could they release a whole new fragrance, especially trading off of the legacy of the Alien name, and make it so lack lustre and phoned in!?? They've redeemed themselves with fusion but only very, very, slightly because this doesn't have the showstopping impact, nor does it reach the dizzying heights that I hope Mugler can achieve again someday. Point is I liked it and it requires further investigation for sure. I will update this as appropriate.

i really like this, which is funny considering i really dont like anything else from the alien line. This is a spicy aquatic (which sounds terribly generic but trust me on this). In a way this smells messy, venturing between aquatic and warm and spicy but also floralish and darker with coffee and leather. all the notes are there but they all dont smell like you expect them to. The coffee is like green and not dark intense roast. The Leather is barely leather it just gives a bit of texture to the whole thing but there is no leather smell here like i am used to smell. theres a constant hint of floral notes entwined with spiciness. Its got like the aquatic leather amber dna of boring mens fragrances but it ventures just far enough from those that i know, that i like it. It feels mass appealing but it does not quite smell like it. Not exactly groundbreaking but something about this makes me really like it.

This is nothing like Alien Man. As much as I love AM, AMF came out of the bottle smelling like fabuloso on a bar room floor. It's now mellowing down on me like some sort of strange Purina Meow Mix. I smell wet grain and preserved meat in this. The "meat" seems to be the tail end of an old pot of diner coffee sitting around. I'm applying this after a shower with Heno de Pravia, so maybe the residual soap fragrance that is completely polar opposite to a concoction like this is having a strange effect. I look forward to getting this onto unadulterated skin soon. Also unlike Alien Man the original, this is definitely not a bracingly cold winter fragrance. It comes off more like a back to school late fall teenager of loves babysoft type of arrangement. 4/10 right now

I don't get why people would dislike this one. This smells very pleasant without any rough edges. The original Alien Man is a more challenging fragrance than this one is. They went for a more appealing and fresher outcome for Fusion. Later on in the dry down you get that nice coffee note and it's blended in really well. It's not obscure like you spilled a latte on yourself. I think because the original Alien Man was a little to challenging for some this one and Mirage had to suffer a little bit too. I have not tried Mirage yet but this one is very good and suitable for all ages. The freshness, the slight sweetness along with the coffee is a very good mix and the presentation is awesome too. I think people will come around to this!

Just popped into John Lewis to try this and I have to say, it's pretty damn good. 110% better than the original Alien Man. I actually bought a 100ml bottle straightaway, i was that impressed. Huge fan of the original A Men, Pure Malt & Pure Havane - Alien Man differs from the aforementioned but carries a hint of the Mugler DNA unlike the original... it's fresh and mysterious, definitely works as a day and night scent. A very good addition to my collection :-)

I love the beautiful cobalt blue bottle (and sprayer mechanism that gives a wonderfully controllable diffuse mist) although the odd scent itself is not so easy to love. I do like it though, and it seems to perform slightly better as a warm weather scent, although it's still not a good projector. Btw, where's the coffee??

Had a chance to smell it yesterday. It is a true improvement over the original. The opening is fresher and it doesn't dry down to the ashy-leather of the original. Of the notes i get coffee and ginger. Definitely smells unique and would like to try it on the skin next time. Also the sprayer is still as amazing as ever.

Went into a fragrance store, looking for a fresh scent; and was blown away by this! I'm not a huge fan of the Alien Man line, but this one was a worthy buy. It has the almost-powdery freshness, and sweetness of Prada L'homme L'Eau; coupled with the woody base that Chanel De Bleu offers. 8/10 frag at the very least

Opening: Invictus type of Fresh, with a Mild coffee Note. for the first 30-40 Minutes. Drydown: Light Cofffe being present reminds me abit of HalloweenManX but way softer-Lighter Coffee! With a touch of Eros/Invictus+Coffee Can be worn all Year-Round, pretty underrated in my opinion.

Uh, like it's all right...better than the regular Alien Man...but someone who huffed me said it smells like "so many I already own"...only ones I could maybe think close is Sexual Nights or the original D & G pour homme perhaps. Should be cheaper as it is soft...like not love.

At first the coffee hits the back of your throat like a hard cock. But then it mellows and you get the warm spice and floral hit. Overall good. But if you don't like coffee or things hitting the back of your throat. Give it a miss.