Description
Thierry Mugler presents limited version of last year’s edition Alien Eau Extraordinaire to which he adds gold shimmer which will stay on the skin. The new limited edition Thierry Mugler Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer arrives in the same flacon form as 60ml, with honey-colored liquid with a gold shimmer addition.
Composition of the fragrance Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer opens with Tunisian neroli and bergamot tea, which emphasize tiare flowers in the heart of the fragrance. Warm, cuddly finish originates from cashmere and white amber. “Magnify your skin with reflection of gold shimmer light and cover your body with light veil of Alien Eau Extraordinaire fragrance” – as announced by the brand Thierry Mugler.
Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer was launched in 2015.
xbxfyx – :
I took a quiz on the Mugler websight to find my scent and my answer was Alien eau Extraordinare. I bought this one on accident as my Husband and I made an internet order on a discount fragrant site. It was lumped together with the all the Alien eau Extraordinare options.
First of all the bottle is lovely. It looks like a movie prop that would look divine on camera, and in real life is fun to look at, hold, and watch the glitter swirl. They made the fluid look like some golden metallic elixir. I could do without the shimmer on me, but its small enough it doesn’t recall late 90’s body glitter so I can deal.
The smell is unique. You get the tea and citrus in the top. Very refreshing and a bit stringent. After that it dries down to a warm slightly sharp tiare. I live in Florida, and its nice and refreshing on a warm day. Will be interesting to try in the fall/winter. Inicidently one of the first times I wore it I was going about my day and I thought I was smelling some kind of interesting flower that was in bloom and then would recall, oh! Its my new perfume.
For me it was a good blind buy, but its a bit green and sharp perhaps so unless you like green citrus/tea/sharp white florals I would give it a whiff or a wear before purchase. I like that its sharp and less floral than most fragrances.
LevinVE – :
I usually am not big on scents that open with a citrus burst, but this dries down very quickly into an absolutely heavenly smell, and the citrus does contribute to this gorgeous amalgamation.
I may be biased but I could never see getting one without the golden shimmer. It’s a unique trait, like Alien in general. Was too good to pass up. Mesmerizing in the bottle itself, doesn’t really stand out much when sprayed on. Best of both worlds?
DEFINITELY has an Alien base on drydown, if you’re a fan of amber (guilty) and fabulous bottles (double guilty) you need this in your collection.
natalieenkei – :
*Warning. Contains vile opinion about original Alien*
OK straight up, I hate the original Alien. I don’t like any of Mugler’s best sellers. I thought this one is gonna be an eye rolling disappointment too but BOY was I wrong. I absolutely ADORE this!
The reason I hated Alien was because of it’s attention screaming enormous sillage, the heavy amber, and the sticky artificial grape juice smell you get overall.
Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer is a warm and rich powdery scent.
It projects at a civilized radius. It’s not grape juicy. The fresh citrus note balances out the sweetness. I kinda get that underlying classic Alien amber going on, but it’s way low key.
The opening and middle citrus/floral development is a total pleasure to smell.
The base is a bit of an ambery boozy scent. The drydown is nowhere near as loud as the original Alien.
I’d wear this in the autumn and winter. I see this not as a fragrance to wear in the warm weather, but more of fragrance to remind yourself of warmth.
The glitter is a subtle shimmer. It rubs onto clothes but I don’t mind it. My only concern is the possibility of the glitter accumulating over time and clogging up the nozzle.
The bottle is a spectacle. I’m mesmerized by the gold shimmer swirling and marbling around in its little alien incubator pod. I’ve never had a perfume that I can wear AND play with.
Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer has captivated my Alien-hating salty heart at first sight and first spray.
azata529 – :
I will give this is a little time, because on first spritz I found it dusty and woody and slightly lemon grassy. I am very old fashioned with fragrances, and tend to gravitate towards the white florals, chypres, oak mossy types, or wild blousy tuberoses.
Once the jarring opening settles down, it becomes more bearable, and it’s probably fabulous on all the lovely young things out there, but I am afraid it’s unlikely to be one of my top shelf favourites.
I have given this away, I am resigned to not liking any of Mugler’s fragrances, they are not for me…
Demon7068 – :
Lovely summer perfume. Intensive enough not to be impersonal. But also tolerant enough and pleasant in the summer heat. The temperature reaches the summer to 40 degrees Celsius. I also have the original version that is heavy on the warm days. In this version of “extraordinary” I feel my favorite sun flower tiarе flower. I expected to feel the tea stronger, but I like it too.
romchikkoms – :
I get so many compliments on this beauty! It’s sunshine in a bottle. I imagine this is what wood nymphs smell like. Delicate, airy, and able to transport you to the heart of a dewdrop!
Leva136110 – :
I got the shimmer version quite by accident when I thought I was ordering a bottle of Alien Eau Extraordinaire without the sparkle. To my good fortune, I love this golden elixir better than the other as it is a little different to my recollection when sampling it over two years ago (see review).
AEE Gold Shimmer seems somehow smoother, less heliotrope, more lush bergamot tea, but still the same glow of amber and cozy cashmere and subtle musk. It also presents bushels of plush orange blossom and some velvety tiare.
The golden mica is hypnotic to watch too after gently shaking the bottle, like fresh spiraling honey warmed and illuminated by iridescent sunlight. The delicate microns are also subtle and pretty on the skin. The performance for an EDT is impressive too.
This is a versatile and charmingly alluring fragrance that would be suitable for a most seasons and occasions. Alien Eau Extraordinaire Gold Shimmer takes me to a place of joyful serenity!
novocib – :
Just just picked this up today so haven’t really had time to be wooed yet, I do like the lemony floral and Im Getting abit of a Vicks vapor under not unpleasant but surprising as I’ve only had it on for an hour or so. I will get more in depth once I’ve done a few dances with it. I am loving the gold shimmer bottle it’s like a magical brew gently swirling around to make you love it no matter what.
korelin – :
It feels more lemony/citrus than the Alien Essence Absolute. A little more summer. Think the Versace “yellow diamonds” version of the original. It’s good. But it’s not variant enough to get it if you already have Absolute.
KLennethZ – :
I like it! It’s fresh and strong, long lasting. Sweet and not so sweet. Love Tiare flower. With golden shimmer inside. Perfect fo the day or evening! Reminds me Berlin and the musicle Wild for which Tierry Mugler made costumes.
NeedChes – :
I am a lover of so many Thierry Mugler scents! I didn’t see that coming, as I didn’t like the original alien all that much nor the original angel. This golden beauty is amazing!! I actually am able to wear this all year around. However, I seem to get the most compliments during the colder months. It smells so very feminine, bright, and yet very rich and luxurious in its own way. I have the 3oz bottle and as most of Thierry Mugler’s scents are strong and last quite a long time (this scent has great longevity 5hours and sillage that is decent), I know this bottle will last me a while. However, I feel the need to keep a back up of this flanker too as they are getting hard to find. I like this version more than the one with no shimmer.
smz046speagoessenda – :
This is Alien eau Extraordinaire with a more pronounced lemon note. It sounds odd since it’s not cited in the list of notes here but IS in the AEE. An employee of Thierry Mugler /Clarins pointed this out to me and she nailed it.
If you already have one, you need not buy the other. This is a great warmer weather alternative to Alien EDP.
xfostx – :
I just ordered this at SEPHORA online the day before yesterday (blind buy) the shimmery limited edition just caught my attention, I love all things glitter! Lol I’m beyond exited as it should be arriving soon. Will update my review and describe my experience with it as soon as I receive! Stay tuned…..