Fragrance comparison

Angel Aqua Chic vs Patchouly

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 600 ratings analysed

2 wins

Angel Aqua Chic

Mugler

3.77593 votes

Rank #8,508 PatchouliCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #55,008 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Aqua Chic takes 2 of 3 categories.

Angel Aqua Chic
Choose it for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouly
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Angel Aqua Chic2/3

Patchouly1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Aqua Chic
Sillage & projection: Patchouly
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Aqua Chic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Aqua ChicMugler

PatchoulyByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 593 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

593 votes

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAngel Aqua Chic

SillagePatchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Cornflower or Sultan seedsPink Pepper

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

Top

CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach

Base

PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Patchouli and Vanille. Durations are only published for Angel Aqua Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night37

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 18%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,508

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#55,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel Aqua ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Aqua Chic by Mugler takes the heavy gourmand foundation of the original icon and bathes it in cool water and bright sun. The initial spray delivers a sharp slice of Amalfi lemon cut with the fizzy sting of pink pepper. As the alcohol evaporates, you get an airy cornflower heart that feels like a clean linen bree…

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Patchouly by Byblos is a warm, resinous oriental woody fragrance that balances spice with comfort. Built around a core of earthy patchouli, clove, and sweet vanilla, it offers a grounded scent suitable for crisp fall days or cool office evenings. It is a reliable, unisex choice for those who appreciate classic woody p…

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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, Angel Aqua Chic or Patchouly?

Angel Aqua Chic takes 2 of 3 categories. Angel Aqua Chic is rated 3.77/5 from 593 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Angel Aqua Chic for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Aqua Chic or Patchouly?

Angel Aqua Chic lasts longest (Angel Aqua Chic 63/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Aqua Chic or Patchouly?

Projection is very close: Patchouly 63/100, Angel Aqua Chic 61/100 for sillage.

Do Angel Aqua Chic and Patchouly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and patchouli accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Angel Aqua Chic or Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Angel Aqua Chic suits daytime wear; Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Aqua Chic and Patchouly?

Angel Aqua Chic has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Cornflower or Sultan seeds and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli and Vanille. Patchouly has top notes of Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coumarin, French labdanum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar.