Fragrance comparison

Angel Black Brilliant Star vs Angel Sunessence EDT Legere

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 496 ratings analysed

Angel Black Brilliant Star

Mugler

3.9624 votes

Rank #20,305 SweetFruity

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Angel Sunessence EDT Legere

Mugler

3.89472 votes

Rank #4,233 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

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 Sunessence EDT Legere
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angel Black Brilliant Star3/6

Angel Sunessence EDT Legere3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Black Brilliant StarMugler

Angel Sunessence EDT LegereMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

3.89/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel Sunessence EDT LegereRating 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

29%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

472 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAngel Black Brilliant Star

SillageAngel Black Brilliant Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAngel Sunessence EDT LegereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

caramel69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

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

Notes

PatchouliBergamotRed BerriesHibiscusBlackberryWhite HoneyDark ChocolateCaramelVanillaCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter65

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men2

Unisex23

Women75

Casual 35%Work 25%Date 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,233

PerfumerAurélien Guichard, Louise Turner

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerAngel Sunessence EDT LegereHigher 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 Sunessence EDT Legere strips away the heavy winter coat of the original gourmand titan. The opening brings a crisp splash of sunny bergamot and tart blackberry. It sparkles immediately. Within ten minutes, the sour red fruit softens against a breezy hibiscus floral core. The iconic Mugler DNA remains unmi…

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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 Sunessence EDT Legere?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Angel Black Brilliant Star is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Angel Sunessence EDT Legere is rated 3.89/5 from 472 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 Sunessence EDT Legere for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Black Brilliant Star or Angel Sunessence EDT Legere?

Angel Black Brilliant Star lasts longest (Angel Black Brilliant Star 73/100, Angel Sunessence EDT Legere 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Black Brilliant Star or Angel Sunessence EDT Legere?

Angel Black Brilliant Star projects furthest (Angel Black Brilliant Star 79/100, Angel Sunessence EDT Legere 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Black Brilliant Star and Angel Sunessence EDT Legere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Red Berries, Patchouli and Dark Chocolate.

Is Angel Black Brilliant Star or Angel Sunessence EDT Legere better for summer or winter?

Angel Black Brilliant Star suits evening wear; Angel Sunessence EDT Legere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Black Brilliant Star and Angel Sunessence EDT Legere?

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 Sunessence EDT Legere features Patchouli, Bergamot, Red Berries, Hibiscus and Blackberry.