Fragrance comparison

Angel Aqua Chic vs Secret De Venus

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 716 ratings analysed

Angel Aqua Chic

Mugler

3.77593 votes

Rank #8,508 PatchouliCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Secret De Venus

Weil

4.05123 votes

Rank #10,203 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret De Venus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Angel Aqua Chic
Choose it for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Secret De Venus
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Angel Aqua Chic2/7

Secret De Venus5/7

Ratings & consensus: Secret De Venus
Community sentiment: Secret De Venus
Longevity: Secret De Venus
Sillage & projection: Angel Aqua Chic
Value for money: Secret De Venus
Versatility: Secret De Venus
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

Secret De VenusWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 593 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerSecret De VenusRating 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

39%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerSecret De VenusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySecret De Venus

SillageAngel Aqua Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value71

Category winnerSecret De VenusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

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

PeachLavenderBergamotAmalfi LemonCassisGrapefruit

Heart

GardeniaFreesiaJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar

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

Spring41

Summer30

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerSecret De VenusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,508

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#10,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Secret De Venus by Weil opens with an unexpected spark of lavender and bright grapefruit, a brisk introduction that quickly softens on the skin. As the initial citrus sparkle subsides, the heart reveals a rich gardenia and sweet peach melody, lending a dense, velvety texture. It eventually settles into a warm base of …

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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 Secret De Venus?

Secret De Venus takes 5 of 7 categories. Angel Aqua Chic is rated 3.77/5 from 593 votes; Secret De Venus is rated 4.05/5 from 123 votes. Choose Angel Aqua Chic for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Secret De Venus for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Aqua Chic or Secret De Venus?

Secret De Venus lasts longest (Secret De Venus 69/100, Angel Aqua Chic 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Aqua Chic or Secret De Venus?

Projection is very close: Angel Aqua Chic 61/100, Secret De Venus 60/100 for sillage.

Do Angel Aqua Chic and Secret De Venus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Angel Aqua Chic or Secret De Venus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Secret De Venus is the stronger pick. For winter, Secret De Venus is the stronger pick. Angel Aqua Chic suits daytime wear; Secret De Venus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Aqua Chic and Secret De Venus?

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. Secret De Venus has top notes of Peach, Lavender, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanille and Virginia Cedar.