ALIEN vs. ALIEN PERFUME REVIEW - HAS REFORMULATION RUINED IT?

[@sarateixeira2561]

I recentely found out my partner had an affair, but I'm honestly more heartbroken about Alien's reformulation.

[@vfree4579]

FUNNY😁😁😁

[@SAKluvsMAKEUP]

🤭🤭🤭🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@raniatayar7040]

😂😂😂

[@Queeneth10]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@dipika_bd]

She isn’t crazy bro, the girl is literally obsessed. 🤭

[@Milashechka0101]

I work for a beauty retailer. I asked the rep and she said when L’Oreal bought it from clarins there was an ingredient only clarins had. Which is Cashmeran that was on a richer sweeter side. When L’Oreal bought it over they couldn’t match it. That’s why it doesn’t have that sweet richness

[@Zlervo]

I wish these beauty companies would stop selling over to L'Oréal.

[@surfinsocal100]

@@Zlervo honestly

[@badgalpandamanda]

I knew I wasn’t tripping. I don’t like the new one smh!!!!! I miss the old formula

[@francesgarcia3888]

It is not the same fragrance, it smells shipper that the real one. If you like the original one you are not going to like this one. I loved Alien the original, the new one doesn't do nothing for me.

[@vfree4579]

It's funny I tried it in Dillard's this evening and I noticed it does not have that sweetness to it and I'm so surprised that it's not lasting. WOW. Well Loreal needs to buy The Secret from Clarins because this is ridiculous

[@shannondixon8653]

I never tried the OG alien, only ever experienced this reformulated version and omg it’s very unique hard to describe kind of grape soda and solar white florals, not girly sweet but not cleaning product vibe either. A beautiful mix of sexy creamy woody florals with the perfect amount of sweetness for me, just ordered full size bottle ♥️

[@carriechildress5032]

Sambac and cashmeran were highly impacted by IFRA which is why Alien was hit the hardest by the reformation. I guess L’Oréal did the best they could, given those restrictions.

[@krispia5741]

Sorry if I'm emotional about that. Alien was my most favourite perfume ever. Before the reformulation, it was supersexy, it had power and it lasted for days. Now after Loreal bought it from Clarins, it's fresh and weak, not sexy and it has no performance, it lasts only minutes. So sad! :(

[@jihanelft7911]

Personally i much prefer the current Alien ! and to be honest both are still very similar

[@Amal_Lari]

I love Jasmine that’s why I love Alien. It’s very noticeable to my nose. The older version was deep, heavy & addictive and I find the current one to be watered down. I can’t get over how they butchered this fragrance. 💜🌸

[@evaramirez2946]

This is breaking my heart 😩😞 my all time favorite fragrance

[@paltinizabella6648]

Alien is my all time favorite perfume but I miss the old formulation😭❤

[@thefragrantician]

I only love older reformulated Angel and Alien which I both have. They are just what I love. I even have pre reformulated Dior Poisons from pure to midnight to the OG. They're all better than current formulations. Performance, longevity and sillage. All better. 2 sprays maximum with pre reformulated versions. More sprays with current formulations. The OG Angel is more chocolate than current formulations. If you can get the clarins formula or pre. L'Oréal will butcher it all now, .....that's just my opinion. If anything goes like alien goddess it will appeal to the masses and that's OK. I'm not in the masses though lol 😆

[@trxmpg70]

When they do this they always destroy the original DNA. They are riding on the past performance, and trusting it for the money grab. I keep all my OG smells in it's safe space.

[@skye_belle888]

I love the new Alien! It's really hot and humid in Australia so the OG was really overwhelming and nauseating. I wore it strictly in winter and still have the 10+ year old bottle. The new one is much lighter and wearable. It really lasts a long time on me. The assistant sprayed it on my skin and a piece of paper. Well I've kept that piece of paper in my handbag and the fragrance has perfumed everything! Every time I open my handbag I can smell it. It's definitely more easy to wear and likeable. Lasts hours but not forever on skin like the OG. I don't mind because it's enough for me and I love respraying it! 💜👽

[@moonfluent2807]

Would be great to do the Angel version of Mugler, for the Angel lovers😭💙

[@lolatwentytwo3252]

Yes, me too I would love to know the difference 🙂

[@carriechildress5032]

I know! I can’t find that review anywhere!

[@fatima-5884]

Hi, pre-reformulated Alien makes me nauseous. But the reformulated is lighter on the woody note and is a lifer.

[@laurs5551]

Lol clicked immediately as I’m wearing current day formulation right now

[@Michellelovesdance]

I did not smell any woody notes in the current version. Only extreme white flowery notes and it gave me a headache. I checked it out cuz i like heavier perfumes with woody notes combinated with fruity or flowery notes but this wasn't what i expected it to smell like lol

[@carlosr.flores651]

I don't reckon Alien is an every day kind of perfume, and thus I avoid wearing it. However, I like it so much that I sometimes spray it on a piece of paper that I put next to my computer when I work and I do get whiffs of it ALL day. (and this is the current version I'm talking about).

[@justaddlight]

Can't beat the original with Sigourney Weaver. Wait...... 🤭 A great comparison Yana! We know how much your mum luuuuurves Alien. 😄 Shoutout to sexy jasmine. From Aladin.

[@monicadees9850]

It's so different to me I miss the old one....I have the current and to me it just isn't the same..honestly I do t even think I'd call it alien this was my signature scent and isn't now because of the differences..it doesn't project well on me at all..

[@Rebecca-sg3to]

Perfect timing! I was just looking into buying an older version when I saw this pop up! Thanks for the review ☺️

[@ludscenteria4206]

great comparison…i want the old formulation♥️

[@blackpearltranchau]

Thank you so much. Several years ago, I had a miniature of the old Alien. The first time I tried it, I was blow away, it's the strongest, deepest scent I've ever smell since I usually go for pretty and bright fragrances. I don't think it suits me and I think I need times to get used to it. Lately when I was sitting at the coffee shop, a girl passed by me and she's wearing Alien. I was hypnotized by the mysterious, sexy scent trail of her, I went home and find my mini Alien and completely fell in love with it. Now I want a big bottle but I'm so worried about the new reformulation since I don't like soapy scent. And to me the old version is never a soapy scent, it's so rich and potent, last on me all day long even after showering. I'm gonna give the new version a try, hopefully it's still good.

[@juquilamanuelrmz6218]

No gastes dinero no es buena! :( super diluida

[@mazziquea.2444]

They ruined it completely.

[@sarah.marco888]

i have a newer version of alien and it's a beast . whole day lasting power and projection . :)

[@dawnyakathem5374]

Love this video. Just what I was waiting for it. Thank u

[@carriechildress5032]

I literally cried over the L’Oréal buyout.

[@juquilamanuelrmz6218]

Igual nada que ver con el original por mas que quiero encontrarle cariño aun no puedo.

[@mamoni7703]

That’s a helpful comparison video between the old and new formulations. Every time I wear Alien (present day formulation), I end up feeling overwhelmed by the dry down but my husband adores it. So funny because he couldn’t really care less about my preferred and favourite scents (except for L’Interdit EDP - which he also reacts to quite enthusiastically as he does Alien) 😂

[@singlehandedbeauty3581]

I would like to get my hands on a small bottle of pre-Loreal Alien. I love the way it smells, but the current formulation does give me a headache. The hunt is on. Thanks for the comparison!

[@alesiasmith1404]

OMG this is heartbreaking b/c I love the original and I find them to be really different from the initial spray, to the dry down to the longevity. I don't know why they did this so I have to find another fragrance. 😒

[@fathimahamza3163]

I had the old version also I have the new version. I love them the same. They're my most favorite perfumes. I have chanel, mj, lancome, versace and much more perfumes, but always Alien is my the most favorite perfume. I always get so many compliments about the fragrance ❤

[@adrianavargova]

I cannot tell how the old Alien smells, but I can confirm, that the current Alien that I have smelled was very repulsive to me. Yana, you described it perfectly, I thought the same - SYNTHETIC JASMINE !!! It made me sick. I could not understand why people loved this perfume so much. I thought, maybe I did not like jasmine... But no, I actually bought real jasmine fragrance, right from Grasse, France. Obviously, it is Jasmine de Grasse and it is indolic, yes, and later - just stunning! Maybe I would like the original Alien, if it is just real jasmine. Sidenote: Yana, you made me buy Angel Muse EDT. I own it like 20 minutes now :)? I did not know it, but I love it!!! I can't stand the OG Angel, for me it is a stink which gives me a headache. But this is different, very appealing. I also orderded Fendi Theorema 5 ml from Ebay, I am very curious!

[@Jassxbe1]

Last night I was grabbing my preformed Alien and o was like ooh Hod I love this scent 🥰🥰🥰 Never smelled the new one I really wants to though Great review 👍🌷

[@aminaafzal5740]

i dont know why but i get a cold spicy note from alien, whether it's on clothes or my skin, like it smelles like spices but not warm spices, it smells kinda like cold synthetic spices i dont know how else to describe it and im so sad i really wanted to love it, i love how it smells when i sniff the bottle, but as soon as i spray it on soemthing, i end up not liking it

[@jjthejetplane1794]

This is an awesome honest review! Alien is such a special fragrance I love it!

[@Ihavenoideawhatthisevenis]

I just recently discovered that angel has changed as well. I'm so gutted. 😭 Why do they always have to destroy something when it is so perfect

[@gretchen0331]

I don’t miss the old one, I like the newer version tbh the old one had a saliva smell hint to it I couldn’t stand it.

[@rozrena3959]

Ι am devastated because for me T Mugler was an iconic pefume brand. Its perfumes were statement powerhouses. Almost niche in quality. Now they are so mainstream that my teenage daughter wears.

[@Phoebe-rd6dt]

I miss the original formulation 😢

[@CYMKRGB]

I got into Alien through the new formula, I love it so much back then. But recently I found out there is old version through this video, and I happen to found the old formula miniature with "thierry mugler" on the packaging. After tried the old formula, I spray the new formula try it again, only to found out this time I can smell a distasteful scent lingering around under the jasmine note, it will goes off after around 1 hour++ but I can never love the new formula like before because every time I use it I will smell that scent that I dislike along with the jasmine😂 While the old formula remind me of the 1st moment I fall in love to ALIEN, and on top of that it's much more richer of all the notes I loves about alien, I immediately brought all remaining stocks from the store.

[@shuvanidev]

A little late to this discussion, I loved the OG Alien. It was beautiful and rich on my skin, the jasmine was fantastic. I finally bought an fb of what turned out to be the reformed Alien and I cannot wear it. It smells like mildew on my skin. I get no floral's, no amber, just a musty, mildewy aroma with a wisp of concord grape in the base. It kind of turns my stomach. I was so disappointed in it. I still have this bottle and try it every now and again hoping for a miracle, but it's just bad on me. What happened to Alien??? I can only surmise that they had to change aroma chemicals to something that is not compatible with my skin chemistry. Such a shame..... for me, it's one of the worst reformulations I've ever experienced.

[@deborajr]

It would help a lot if you showed the bottle more so we can have an idea of the real Alien, how it really looks like and avoid buying fake ones.

[@hanoh2904]

It's not fake. It's the original but the company changed the formula for something cheaper

[@tarak2915]

Both of my bottles are pre-Loreal (2012&2018). I am nervous to try the current formulation because one of the things I love in mine is the woodiness. Thankfully Alien is strong enough I only need a couple sprays, so what I have should last a very long time.

[@carriechildress5032]

The old one is obviously better and I will never forgive L’Oréal. BUT….The new one is still better than other perfumes out there at the price point, IMO.

[@NeuroPOP1]

I didn’t now it had been reformulated. Now I know why it has become the most expensive disappointment ever. It’s ruined forever. 15 year I’ve been using it and the last two purchases I thought the problem was me :/

[@milenamj5370]

No, it's absolutely not you. They've ruined it. New one is nowhere close in quality

[@myhuniegirl1]

That’s exactly what I thought too,.. I thought I was going crazy,..& I didn’t realize it had been reformulated,.. & yes it def is different for sure 😢😢😢

[@miscellaneous7151]

I can’t wear the original Alien because it’s way too potent for me. Just one spray makes me feel nauseated. I’ve only ever experienced that with one other perfume, Lancôme Midnight Rose, which I also find overwhelmingly strong. I tried the current Alien on a paper strip and it definitely seemed soapier but still pretty strong, so I don’t think I could wear it either.

[@British_hunter]

I had 3yr ago old one and still remember the smell, just bought new one and it get so softer and more cheeky than old one🙄

[@Melissaanne1271]

Well thank you for confirming bc I thought I lost my mind or got a fake even though I bought it from Macy’s so I was confused. The first one I had was a travel size and I LOVED it. Then I bought a full size and was so disappointed. 😔

[@care-a-lot1051]

I sprayed alien, Angel, and Angel nova on my hands/wrists at ultra. I was surprised I still smelled it after washing my hands 🥰

[@TheScented]

Yesss! That stuff is potent! (both of them)

[@blackberry5447]

I just gave my old original bottle to my son. He loved it as one of his secret scents. It was different on his skin. Better than mine. Lol

[@theresadalio6545]

When Clarins sold to L'Oreal I thought Alien was fake. I suffer with contact dermatitis with the L'Oreal formulation. I seriously don't know what to do!!!

[@jerickoescleto]

There are still Alien by MUGLER that's been formulated by Clarins when you check the bottom part of the box. When it says "Mfd for CFG".

[@TheScented]

Good to know, thank you 😊

[@nicolelaforteza23]

Is this for real?wow! mine has that! Thank you!❤️🤗

[@yenisketches6047]

So wait thierry mugler is new and mugler alone is old?

[@jerickoescleto]

@@yenisketches6047 No. The other way around.

[@care-a-lot1051]

Random but curious question- how many times do you personally spray for the day?

[@TheScented]

Usually 4 sprays with the older one and 6 sprays with the current day. I don't spray on my neck though, as it can become overwhelming

[@lauraonlight]

Great review! But how can I identify the original at the store?

[@TheScented]

The original isn't readily available in stores but can still be found at various warehouse sales and sometimes online

[@Vickytori22]

Thank you so much this video! What year is your preformulation from? Many thanks

[@giftoyisama5557]

The alien by Mugler reformulated is way more better, unlike what dior did to miss dior 2021

[@TheScented]

Omg yes! I tried the new miss dior and it's atrocious and completely watered down 😭

[@giftoyisama5557]

@@TheScented that's no longer miss dior not even a flanker

[@benedictw2050]

The nose fatigue was real, i thought my alien was burnt by light and now its light but some friends of mine could actually find me in the mall based off of the scent trail

[@amie6587]

I have the new one and it definitely smells soapy and not too sweet. Like you just walked out of a shower and used a light scented perfume. Lol 😆 my description sucks

[@marta9649]

Please do Alien Goddess I would love to know how it smells like You are beautiful I love your vids

[@paltinizabella6648]

It's totally different..a little bit salty to me...don't like it

[@j_elena6328]

Coconuty water to me. It has nothing to do with Alien. Weak lasting power and performance.

[@AetherealGirl]

It's awful imo. Super sweet and synthetic. Smells like something you'd find in Bath & Body Works.

[@strawberryfields81]

I think I own the old one. To me it‘s a little too woody. Maybe it went off? Gotta try the current one in shop to compare them.

[@TheMatrixcube]

Hey ... Im looking at buying my wife another perfume as a gift . I got lucky last year with a scent she loved witch was black opium ... What do you think would she like alien ? Thx up from belgium

[@effyblack5855]

Is it possible buy The Original Alien and where i could get it ? 🙏🏻

[@queenmarissa]

I'm heartbroken with the new formulation. To me it smells completely different. It smells like toilet water jasmine 😂 DB dupe is literally better. I've been wearing it for days and it actually smells like the old opening... it was my FAVOURITE FRAGRANCE OF ALL TIME. And I'm a fragrance connoisseur. I was so heartbroken I cried for 2 days. I've been wearing this perfume since It came onto the market in 2005 and it is literally the smell that I am known by. Very very upsetting. Maybe I'll have to get some cashmere and layer it with the new one. C'est la vie 😭🥺❤️🙏🏻

[@dinagalanou3049]

I own both and adore alien 👽.In the past l could not stand it..but for some reason l can't imagine not having it.

[@azanuan9185]

Same, but I only own the old formulation

[@cloudlessmind888]

Yana, I'm currently considering getting a bottle of Alien. A store here, still has one of those snazzy ltd edition multi-colour bottles. Do you have that one? or smelt that one? My understanding is that the juice is still the OG, but the bottle was made differently. I like the fact that the bottle is reflllable, so I won't need to toss it, when I'm done. I haven't checked, but it'd by nice if TM took a bit off the price of the product, if the refill's just sent in a plain bottle : ))

[@azanuan9185]

Yes We are all Alien edition is just special edition of Alien if you got older formulation grab it

[@TheScented]

Azan is right! :)

[@omottoke]

I have put alien and angel on my list but never freaking bought them when I could. I bought a 6ml/0.2 oz and for the past 2 weeks where I bought it from were just send me txt and emails of 30% off for alien and the others... I'm mad at myself. I should have screenshot the site. I was trying to find out if there is a visual difference between them or change in "Made in" but no one has the answers. I did see something about the 'Thierry Mugler' is removed for the current one but don't know how true that statement is. Revisiting the site where I got my mini, they don't have the big sizes at all just the sample one. I knew they have the hair mist (with a pic) but the picture for it is not uploaded "picture coming soon". there is a comment down here about "Mfd for CFG". Just to let you know the full back reads, Mfd. for CFG 92200 Neuilly 95300 Pontoise - France. I will take a risk in buying a big bottle... does anyone recommend something similar to old Alien? Update: I give up on getting Alien... I tried 2 different online stores and I got refunded on both. I asked and never got a response back. I ended up ordering the oil and if I end up loving it I'm getting 10 more. I was able to get my hands on a collective mini for around $20 under the title Thierry Mugler Angel Mini Eau de Parfum Splash for Women, 0.17 oz the picture on the site and actual product I received was different only based on the outer box. It came in a medium size magnetic box, opened it and the cutest mini cake with the mini as the topping. Mfd. for CFG 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine 95300 Pontoise - France

[@TiaanBReviews]

Getting my first on Friday❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@alexiskingking121]

L'Oreal claims they didn't change it though

[@amethyst4990]

You look like Mila Kunis 😍 I just bought the new formulation a t Macys. I never smelled the original but I love the one available now.

[@strawberryfields81]

This was helpful and it was on point! Thank you Yana

[@daveroski]

how can you tell what one is which by their bottles? what's the difference?

[@skye_belle888]

Does anyone know the difference, if any, between the bottle with the "square top" and the one with the "pointy top" that looks like the OG bottle? Both are new, and say Mugler on the front. Except one retails for $90 for just 30ml (pointy top one), same one but refillable for $100, and a 60ml refillable one for $150! The other retailer sells the 60ml (square top one - shown in the video) non refillable for approx. $180. The first bottles are supposed to be from a cheaper chemist retailer, so it doesn't make much sense. I'm in Australia btw if anyone knows what I'm talking about. Priceline and Chemist Warehouse both sell them. I'm just really confused about the price difference, bottle shapes, and no idea the new ones were refillable 💜

[@myhuniegirl1]

The pointy bottle is the real one,.. square top is fake.. search KZbin for fake vs real & u can see the difference.

[@so_ra35]

Hey...would u pls try n review the new Alien Hypersense ?? Tysm...love ur videos a lott❤❤

[@paulinabrzozowska708]

I used to love the old version , the now one I trully hate

[@mp6471]

I actually prefer the fresher and sharper Alien of L'Oreal than the honey-sweet and creamy OG

[@RebeccaJ720]

I got a sample because Soki London said it’s a fragrance that gives boss girl vibes as well as others but I couldn’t stand that heavy ass amber. 🥴🤢

[@Prague4Introverts]

Hi Jana, have you tried Muse? I have a 30 ml and apply very rarely as it's a mood thing - but I wouldn't like it to change. Thanks!

[@TheScented]

Yes I have both the edt and edp 😊 love the edt, I think I featured it in a recent video

[@e.r.7785]

It is also being discontinued that's why I've got myself 3 big bottles, buy it while you can because soon it'll be gone

[@castM10039]

THANK YOU! 🙌🏽

[@badgalpandamanda]

I don’t like the new formulation of this alien. I had the original and baby I could still smell me after hours but the new one… I just can’t vibe with it at all!!!! The DNA isn’t the same. I guess I’ll take it back smh!

[@adelesmall7504]

Can you still get the original alien ? Love your videos from Ireland 🇮🇪 🙋🏼‍♀️💖

[@TheScented]

Yes, but it takes a bit of digging. Sometimes warehouses sales have it, or Evil Bay. Technically you can still find it but it's tricky and not readily available in stores

[@adelesmall7504]

@@TheScented thank you I will continue try find it 🤞🥰

[@ancaana6307]

Hi, pls when you compare fragrances, say edp and edt....not "this" and "that" cuz it-s a bitt confusing.... Otherwise you rock!! Keep up the good job!!

[@sharonharper1727]

I am mortified that alien as been sold this was the only perfume I liked now I have to find another one . Alien was such a dignified perfume and classy so not happy it's been sold but my question is why was it sold its a higher seller so I don't get it

[@emmeau]

How would you know if you have the original?

[@Gabriela-ej5ew]

Could you do one for Angel too?

[@martinablue8764]

A beauty shop assistant told me that the ingredients are the same ?!!

[@Tahvyy]

The new alien 👽 is AWFUL. I wish I could smell your new bottle because I’ve purchased the new one a few times only to return it because it’s like wtf am I wearing. Zero compliments but with the old formula people were bothering me with compliments (figure of speech). I literally went from constantly having to tell people what I’m wearing to crickets 🦗 with the new formula.

[@harishnalopez4710]

how do we know again whether its a new formulation or not? what does it say in the box?

[@skye_belle888]

Original says Thierry Mugler. New one says Mugler

[@mysticaoasis3038]

Mfd. for CFG ist the old one. Azzaro is the new one

[@raeesakarim3046]

Can we still buy the original alien or are that only selling the current one?

[@TheScented]

The pre-reform isn't readily available in stores but can still be found at various warehouse sales and sometimes online

[@raeesakarim3046]

@@TheScented I just purchased the 90ml Alien Parfum I’m soo excited

[@mirandack4350]

Alien isnt the way it used to be, Ive smelled how it smells today and its not good like it was years ago. It was really good back then.

[@gourmandyandy]

Well you do not have the earliest version of it which is almost transparent color in bottle. It almost looks empty when it’s full 😂😬

[@TheScented]

Lol I literally just bought my current formulation about a week or so ago, but maybe I got lucky. Who knows

[@gourmandyandy]

@@TheScented I hope you are lucky. I visited shops where they have the „youngest” bottles. I think from 2020/2021

[@gourmandyandy]

Because there was Thierry Mugler version but. But then Mugler was Clarins and of course they reformulated everything. Now all Mugler is under L’Oreal so I think they also change it

[@fraai8902]

Original never disappoint. Re formula is smell like soups

[@alesiasmith1404]

Not worth it at all if you are looking for the original. Where can I get the original?

[@mokka8869]

Good job👍😀

[@pabritova]

From what year is the old “original” bottle you hve?

[@TheScented]

Not sure, but I bought it a couple of weeks ago

[@samaat66]

Yana!

[@brigittelehmann9749]

Good information

[@moondust013]

🌹

[@dortethomas7147]

👽😬🙏💜

[@mazziquea.2444]

They ruined it. Period! 😭

[@mysticaoasis3038]

So true

[@fraai8902]

I hate the new one

[@Seoa]

Have u smelled Alien man

[@TheScented]

Yes. It's not very good.

[@snezana5317]

As soon as it bursts, disappointment fallows. It's just that I got home in about 20 minutes, he 's already gone.

[@snezana5317]

Read honest experiences somewhere. Fragrantica ..