Fragrance comparison

Angel Black Brilliant Star vs Angel Iced Star Collector

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

Angel Black Brilliant Star

Mugler

3.9624 votes

Rank #20,332 SweetFruity

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78%scent match

Very similar

Angel Iced Star Collector

Mugler

3.9433 votes

Rank #29,902 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Black Brilliant Star takes 3 of 6 categories.

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

Angel Black Brilliant Star3/6

Angel Iced Star Collector2/6

Ratings & consensus: Angel Iced Star Collector
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Angel Black Brilliant Star
Value for money: Angel Iced Star Collector
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 Iced Star CollectorMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

3.94/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

Category winnerAngel Iced Star CollectorRating 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

39%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAngel Black Brilliant Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAngel Iced Star CollectorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

caramel69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

fresh61%

Scent match78%Very similar · 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

CoconutCotton CandyPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeCurrant budsBergamotJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Red BerriesApricotCarawayHoneyPlumOrchidPeachBlackberry

Base8-12 hrs

ChocolateVanillaPatchouliCaramelTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMusk

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

Spring9

Summer9

Fall82

Winter100

Day32

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

Unisex0

Women100

Party 43%Date 35%Casual 15%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,902

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

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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Angel Iced Star Collector by Mugler delivers the unmistakable power of the 1992 icon in a frosty, limited edition flacon. Right away, candied cotton candy and sweet coconut collide with tangy pineapple and tart red berries. The opening is loud and unabashedly decadent. Within twenty minutes, gooey caramel and dark bit…

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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 Iced Star Collector?

Angel Black Brilliant Star takes 3 of 6 categories. Angel Black Brilliant Star is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Angel Iced Star Collector is rated 3.94/5 from 33 votes. Choose Angel Black Brilliant Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Angel Iced Star Collector 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 Iced Star Collector?

They last about the same: Angel Black Brilliant Star 73/100, Angel Iced Star Collector 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Angel Black Brilliant Star or Angel Iced Star Collector?

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

Do Angel Black Brilliant Star and Angel Iced Star Collector smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cotton Candy, Melon, Coconut and Mandarin Orange.

Is Angel Black Brilliant Star or Angel Iced Star Collector better for summer or winter?

Angel Black Brilliant Star suits evening wear; Angel Iced Star Collector suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Black Brilliant Star and Angel Iced Star Collector?

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 Iced Star Collector has top notes of Coconut, Cotton Candy, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Red Berries, Apricot, Caraway and Honey, a base of Chocolate, Vanilla, Patchouli and Caramel.