Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Candie's Eau de Parfum bottle Candie's EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1999 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Alien Eau de Parfum bottle Alien EDP

ScentArt

View Liquid → Candie's EDP
View Liquid → Alien EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Candie's EDP
This 90s throwback is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a punchy citrus floral that some find invigoratingly sharp and others, well, just sharp. It screams Y2K youth, so if you're not into loud fruity florals, best steer clear. Expect a full-throttle nostalgic hit.
Statement
Our Verdict - Alien EDP
Divain's take on Mugler Alien follows the same mandarin-to-white-amber arc, but wears thinner and quieter than the original: expect roughly half the longevity and a softer projection. A fair blind-buy for the family, not a true stand-in.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Candie's EDP
Alien EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 50% vs 100%
Only in Candie's
Lemon 50%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 33% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Amber 50% vs 56%
Only in Candie's
Ylang-Ylang 50%
Only in Alien
Cashmere Wood 43%

Accords

Candie's Alien
100%
Citrus
Oriental
85%
Floral
70%
64%
Amber
60%
63%
Fruity
60%
Sweet
Woody
55%
48%
Lactonic
45%
Animalic
Musky
40%
100%
85%
70%
Amber shared
64%
60%
63%
60%
55%
48%
45%
40%

Performance

Candie's Alien
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Candie's

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its bright, fresh, and sometimes 'loud' nature makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather, rather than formal or office settings. While some found it long-lasting, its sillage is generally described as soft to moderate, making it versatile for an upbeat daytime outing.

Alien

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

Warm, rich drydown reads coziest in cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Intense and long-throwing, it suits date nights and formal evenings rather than daytime settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Mandarin, Jasmine, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Candie's EDP
Alien EDP
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS