Fragrance comparison

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition vs Crazy for you: The obsession

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition

Mugler

4.49135 votes

Rank #8,608 White FloralAmber

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40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Crazy for you: The obsession

MAISON OLFACTIF

4.577 votes

Rank #41,831 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crazy for you: The obsession takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Crazy for you: The obsession
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition1/4

Crazy for you: The obsession3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crazy for you: The obsession
Sillage & projection: Crazy for you: The obsession
Value for money: Crazy for you: The obsession
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alien Pierre Initiatique EditionMugler

Crazy for you: The obsessionMAISON OLFACTIF

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

135 votes

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityCrazy for you: The obsession

SillageCrazy for you: The obsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value80

Category winnerCrazy for you: The obsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber86%

woody72%

powdery58%

musky44%

floral30%

amber100%

citrus86%

balsamic72%

woody58%

musky44%

animalic30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Jasmine

Heart3-5 hrs

Cashmeran

Base8-12+ hrs

Amber

Top

ClementineGrapefruitLemonSweet OrangeBergamotFreesiaJasmine

Heart

LabdanumCashmeranAnimal notesAmber

Base

Peru BalsamMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Cashmeran and Amber. Durations are only published for Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 40%Party 35%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#41,831

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlien Pierre Initiatique EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This fragrance does not whisper. Mugler Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition opens with an intoxicating blast of sunny sambac jasmine that instantly fills the room. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol flash evaporates, a dense heart of fuzzy cashmeran takes over, wrapping your skin in warm, musky wood. The drydow…

Reviews →

Crazy for you: The obsession by MAISON OLFACTIF centers on a bright, citrus-forward opening that evolves into a resinous, warm heart. Clementine and grapefruit notes provide an initial spark, while Madagascar vanilla and Peru balsam create a grounding, addictive finish. It is a versatile choice for anyone seeking a mo…

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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 Pierre Initiatique Edition or Crazy for you: The obsession?

Crazy for you: The obsession takes 3 of 4 categories. Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition is rated 4.49/5 from 135 votes; Crazy for you: The obsession is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition for a white floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Crazy for you: The obsession for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Crazy for you: The obsession?

Crazy for you: The obsession lasts longest (Crazy for you: The obsession 92/100, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Crazy for you: The obsession?

Crazy for you: The obsession projects furthest (Crazy for you: The obsession 85/100, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition and Crazy for you: The obsession smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cashmeran and Amber.

Is Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Crazy for you: The obsession better for summer or winter?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition suits evening wear; Crazy for you: The obsession suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition and Crazy for you: The obsession?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmeran, a base of Amber. Crazy for you: The obsession has top notes of Clementine, Grapefruit, Lemon and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Labdanum, Cashmeran, Animal notes and Amber, a base of Peru Balsam and Madagascar Vanilla.