Fragrance comparison

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition vs Sin after dark: the revenge

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition

Mugler

4.49135 votes

Rank #8,608 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sin after dark: the revenge

MAISON OLFACTIF

4.176 votes

Rank #51,459 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sin after dark: the revenge 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.
Sin after dark: the revenge
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition1/4

Sin after dark: the revenge3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sin after dark: the revenge
Sillage & projection: Sin after dark: the revenge
Value for money: Sin after dark: the revenge
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

Sin after dark: the revengeMAISON OLFACTIF

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 79%

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

50%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySin after dark: the revenge

SillageSin after dark: the revenge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSin after dark: the revengeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber86%

woody72%

powdery58%

musky44%

floral30%

amber100%

powdery92%

woody84%

violet77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery

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

HyacinthJasmineVioletIrisPlum

Heart

LabdanumAmberCashmeran

Base

Madagascar VanillaLeatherTobaccoSmoke

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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#51,459

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 →

Sin after dark: the revenge is a complex unisex fragrance from MAISON OLFACTIF that balances deep, resinous smoke with delicate floral notes. It opens with a punch of plum and violet before settling into a warmer, leather-infused base. This scent feels best suited for cool evenings or formal winter dinners where you w…

Reviews →

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 Sin after dark: the revenge?

Sin after dark: the revenge takes 3 of 4 categories. Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition is rated 4.49/5 from 135 votes; Sin after dark: the revenge is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition for a white floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sin after dark: the revenge for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Sin after dark: the revenge?

Sin after dark: the revenge lasts longest (Sin after dark: the revenge 100/100, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Sin after dark: the revenge?

Sin after dark: the revenge projects furthest (Sin after dark: the revenge 94/100, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition and Sin after dark: the revenge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cashmeran and Amber.

Is Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Sin after dark: the revenge better for summer or winter?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition suits evening wear; Sin after dark: the revenge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition and Sin after dark: the revenge?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmeran, a base of Amber. Sin after dark: the revenge has top notes of Hyacinth, Jasmine, Violet and Iris, heart notes of Labdanum, Amber and Cashmeran, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Leather, Tobacco and Smoke.