Fragrance comparison

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition vs Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 396 ratings analysed

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition

Mugler

3.7355 votes

Rank #19,290 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition

Ariana Grande

4.32341 votes

Rank #3,205 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition3/7

Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition4/7

Ratings & consensus: Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition
Community sentiment: Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition
Longevity: Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition
Sillage & projection: Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition
Value for money: Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition
Versatility: Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon EditionMugler

Sweet Like Candy Limited EditionAriana Grande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSweet Like Candy Limited EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

51%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

341 votes

Category winnerSweet Like Candy Limited EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition

SillageAlien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value52

Category winnerSweet Like Candy Limited EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral83%

woody65%

musky48%

balsamic30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

floral77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Jasmine Sambac

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere Wood

Base8-12 hrs

Amber

Top

Red BerriesPearBergamot

Heart

FrangipaniHoneysuckleJasmine Sambac

Base

MarshmallowWhipped CreamBlack CurrantCashmere WoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer38

Fall100

Winter81

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlien Eau de Parfum Neon EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Date 34%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerSweet Like Candy Limited EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition by Mugler delivers the recognizable solar punch of the 2016 collector release in a vivid, fluorescent-trimmed talisman bottle. One spray releases an immediate burst of sweet Jasmine Sambac that cuts clean through cold air. It is bold. Within twenty minutes, the initial floral intensity…

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Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition turns up the volume on red berries and warm amber while keeping the signature marshmallow fluff intact. Bright bergamot and juicy pear slice through the opening, cutting the initial sweetness before soft frangipani and honeysuckle emerge in the heart. As the scent settles…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition or Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition?

Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition is rated 3.73/5 from 55 votes; Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition is rated 4.32/5 from 341 votes. Choose Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition or Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition?

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition lasts longest (Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition 77/100, Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition or Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition?

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition projects furthest (Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition 66/100, Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition and Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Cashmere Wood and Amber.

Is Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition or Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition is the stronger pick. Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition and Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition?

Alien Eau de Parfum Neon Edition has top notes of Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber. Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition has top notes of Red Berries, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Frangipani, Honeysuckle and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Marshmallow, Whipped Cream, Black Currant and Cashmere Wood.