by Ted Lapidus
White Soul Gold & Diamonds is a creamy, sweet, and powdery floral perfume with a rich amber and vanilla orchid base, offering a softer and more elegant interpretation of the heavily floral and ambery Alien by Thierry Mugler. The opening features mandarin orange, neroli, and jasmine, which quickly evolves into a luminous, heady floral bouquet centered around jasmine sambac and orange blossom. The drydown reveals a velvety, warm, and sensual trail with heliotrope, amber, and a creamy vanillic touch that feels both opulent and refined. Performance is outstanding—longevity reaches up to 12 hours, with a strong sillage that lingers even after several hours, making it ideal for cool seasons and special occasions. Despite its widespread similarity to Alien, most reviewers agree it diverges significantly, notably lacking the minty, sharp, or synthetic notes found in that fragrance. Instead, it leans into a more mature, layered, and sensual expression reminiscent of Elie Saab Le Parfum or JPG Classique Essence. It's not draped in florals like Elie Saab, nor is it as punchy as Alien, but delivers a consistently smooth and rich impression across different skin types.