Thierry Mugler Aura Eau De Toilette Spray 50ml

I remember smelling this for the first time when I was in high school, and I hated it. I remember it smelling awful, so much so that I never smelled it again when perfume shopping. I came across it again for a hugely discounted price the original Thierry Mugler formula before LOral purchased the company and decided to buy 3 bottles because I heard the reformulated version was displeasing to most people, and thought the original versions would make good gifts. I decided to try it again, since it had been like 8 years, so I kept a bottle and opened it and DANG I GET THE HYPE NOW. Its a beautiful indolic, dirty jasmine that just lasts and lasts. The amber base notes are absolutely delicious as well, and I generally am not a fan of true, European style ambers, but this ... MoreI remember smelling this for the first time when I was in high school, and I hated it. I remember it smelling awful, so much so that I never smelled it again when perfume shopping. I came across it again for a hugely discounted price the original Thierry Mugler formula before LOral purchased the company and decided to buy 3 bottles because I heard the reformulated version was displeasing to most people, and thought the original versions would make good gifts. I decided to try it again, since it had been like 8 years, so I kept a bottle and opened it and DANG I GET THE HYPE NOW. Its a beautiful indolic, dirty jasmine that just lasts and lasts. The amber base notes are absolutely delicious as well, and I generally am not a fan of true, European style ambers, but this is rich and resinous and gorgeous. In comparison to the new formula the packaging says Mugler instead of Thierry Mugler, everyone is right. The deep earthy jasmine has been reduced to a commercial, soapy and summery fresh jasmine. The amber is undetectable and the longevity is garbage, so if you come across the original Alien and havent tried it, I cant recommend it enough. Its in my top 10 favorites easily.

This has been one of my main perfumes since high school, I rotate between this, and two others based on the time of year, and like many other reviews I do have to tell you it is overpowering at first. It fades nicely on me, but I suggest trying a sample of it for a few hours first since my roommate didnt think it wore well on her. Great fallspring scene or a night scent, but it is a bit heavy for really hothumid weather, hence my rotation. Its SO UNIQUE in its scent, I cant even place the notes, but theres nothing else like it out there. So far its mainstream enough to find places to get it refilled easily, but cult enough that every time I wear it out someone new tells me how much they love it, asks me what it is, and then never heard of it when I tell them.Its ... MoreThis has been one of my main perfumes since high school, I rotate between this, and two others based on the time of year, and like many other reviews I do have to tell you it is overpowering at first. It fades nicely on me, but I suggest trying a sample of it for a few hours first since my roommate didnt think it wore well on her. Great fallspring scene or a night scent, but it is a bit heavy for really hothumid weather, hence my rotation. Its SO UNIQUE in its scent, I cant even place the notes, but theres nothing else like it out there. So far its mainstream enough to find places to get it refilled easily, but cult enough that every time I wear it out someone new tells me how much they love it, asks me what it is, and then never heard of it when I tell them.Its hard to pull off for younger girls becuase it is a very mature scent, but that being said ITS FAR from old lady. Its a great alternative to the ENDLESS patchouli, rose, and oud perfumes on the market nothing against any of those notes, as I adore them in their place, but the noveltys worn off. Through every fragrance fad of the last eight years, this has remained solidly unique.Oh yes, and it has a staying power for a full day, which cant be said for many perfumes. On clothing, it wears even longer I went to a Joan Jett concert a few months ago, and wore a jacket I hardly ever wear, took it out of storage from when I moved out last week AND I COULD STILL SMELL THIS ON IT. I washed it, and it came out, but the fact that its that strong NICE.PLUS the bottle is refillable, and refills are less than a new bottle good for ur wallet and the planet, and the bottle is this neat futuristicartdeco design. Would rec for people who like darker scents without the dreaded vanilla undertones age group 2050.