Fragrance comparison

Angel Black Brilliant Star vs Angel Arty 2017

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Angel Black Brilliant Star

Mugler

3.9624 votes

Rank #19,109 SweetFruity

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Angel Arty 2017

Mugler

4.1520 votes

Rank #26,605 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Black Brilliant Star takes 4 of 6 categories.

Angel Black Brilliant Star
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Angel Arty 2017
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Angel Black Brilliant Star4/6

Angel Arty 20172/6

Ratings & consensus: Angel Arty 2017
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Black Brilliant Star
Sillage & projection: Angel Black Brilliant Star
Value for money: Angel Arty 2017
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Angel Black Brilliant Star
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Black Brilliant Star

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Black Brilliant StarMugler

Angel Arty 2017Mugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

Category winnerAngel Arty 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

45%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAngel Black Brilliant Star

SillageAngel Black Brilliant Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAngel Arty 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

caramel69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyMelonCoconutCassisMandarin OrangeJasmineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyPlumOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesRosePeachApricot

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliDark ChocolateVanilaCaramelAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

MelonMandarin OrangeJasmineCassia

Heart2-4 hrs

BlackberryOrchidTropical FruitsHoney

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliDark ChocolateTonka BeanCaramelVanilla

Category winnerAngel Black Brilliant StarLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer42

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring40

Summer80

Fall60

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Party 40%Date 33%Casual 17%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 38%Party 35%Casual 16%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAngel Black Brilliant StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Black Brilliant Star encases Mugler's legendary 1992 gourmand formula in a midnight crystal collector flask. Do not overspray this. The scent opens with a loud pop of spun sugar, juicy melon, and tropical coconut before shifting into a thick wave of dark chocolate, honey, and earthy patchouli. It is sweet, earth…

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Mugler Angel Arty 2017 encases the house's legendary gourmand recipe in a graphic limited edition collector sleeve. Two sprays release a sharp burst of sweet melon, mandarin orange, and earthy patchouli. It is loud. The initial alcohol flash settles within three minutes into a decadent blend of dark chocolate, warm ho…

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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 Black Brilliant Star or Angel Arty 2017?

Angel Black Brilliant Star takes 4 of 6 categories. Angel Black Brilliant Star is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Angel Arty 2017 is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Angel Black Brilliant Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Angel Arty 2017 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Black Brilliant Star or Angel Arty 2017?

Angel Black Brilliant Star lasts longest (Angel Black Brilliant Star 73/100, Angel Arty 2017 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Black Brilliant Star or Angel Arty 2017?

Angel Black Brilliant Star projects furthest (Angel Black Brilliant Star 79/100, Angel Arty 2017 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Black Brilliant Star and Angel Arty 2017 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Melon, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Honey.

Is Angel Black Brilliant Star or Angel Arty 2017 better for summer or winter?

Angel Black Brilliant Star suits evening wear; Angel Arty 2017 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Black Brilliant Star and Angel Arty 2017?

Angel Black Brilliant Star has top notes of Cotton Candy, Melon, Coconut and Cassis, heart notes of Honey, Plum, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Vanila and Caramel. Angel Arty 2017 has top notes of Melon, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cassia, heart notes of Blackberry, Orchid, Tropical Fruits and Honey, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Tonka Bean and Caramel.