Fragrance comparison

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition vs Sweet Memories

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition

Mugler

4.49135 votes

Rank #8,608 White FloralAmber

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Sweet Memories

Scarlett

3.7512 votes

Rank #38,574 White FloralVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sweet Memories
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition4/5

Sweet Memories1/5

Ratings & consensus: Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Sillage & projection: Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition
Value for money: Sweet Memories
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

Sweet MemoriesScarlett

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 50%Had 4%Want 46%

Category winnerAlien Pierre Initiatique EditionRating 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

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlien Pierre Initiatique Edition

SillageAlien Pierre Initiatique Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value80

Category winnerSweet MemoriesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber86%

woody72%

powdery58%

musky44%

floral30%

white floral100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery 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

Damask RoseGrapefruitEgyptian balsam

Heart

VanillaHoneysucklePeachJasmine

Base

MuskCashmeranAmber

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

Spring38

Summer50

Fall63

Winter100

Day63

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

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#38,574

PerfumerNanako Ogi

Launched—

Reviews4

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…

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Sweet Memories by Scarlett is a rosy, white-floral vanilla that opens with a bright grapefruit lift before turning soft and creamy. The honeysuckle, peach and jasmine read smooth and slightly powdery, then settle into a musky, ambery cashmeran base. It suits anyone who likes warm, pretty florals with a modern clean fi…

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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 Sweet Memories?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition is rated 4.49/5 from 135 votes; Sweet Memories is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sweet Memories for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Sweet Memories?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition lasts longest (Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition 82/100, Sweet Memories 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Sweet Memories?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition projects furthest (Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition 77/100, Sweet Memories 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition and Sweet Memories smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cashmeran and Amber.

Is Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition or Sweet Memories better for summer or winter?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition suits evening wear; Sweet Memories suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition and Sweet Memories?

Alien Pierre Initiatique Edition has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmeran, a base of Amber. Sweet Memories has top notes of Damask Rose, Grapefruit and Egyptian balsam, heart notes of Vanilla, Honeysuckle, Peach and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cashmeran and Amber.