Fragrance comparison

Angel vs Angel Silver Brilliant Star

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 33,372 ratings analysed

Angel

Mugler

3.5533,357 votes

Rank #3,260 SweetPatchouli

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67%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Angel Silver Brilliant Star

Mugler

4.0015 votes

Rank #44,979 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star takes 3 of 6 categories.

Angel
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Angel Silver Brilliant Star
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Angel2/6

Angel Silver Brilliant Star3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AngelMugler

Angel Silver Brilliant StarMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 33,357 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerAngel Silver Brilliant StarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

7%Hate

33,357 votes

47%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAngel Silver Brilliant Star

SillageAngel Silver Brilliant Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAngelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

white floral61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cotton CandyCoconutCassisMelonJasmineBergamotPineappleMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyRed BerriesBlackberryPlumApricotPeachNutmegCaraway

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliChocolateCaramelVanillaTonka BeanAmberMuskSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyCoconutJasmineMelonRed BerriesBergamotCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyBlackberryApricotPlumPeachOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

ChocolatePatchouliVanilaCaramelTonka BeanAmberMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring50

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women76

Party 41%Date 36%Casual 14%Work 8%

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#3,260

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#44,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAngelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel is the original blue star that created the gourmand perfume genre in 1992. It is intensely sweet, unapologetically dirty, and notoriously strong. The first blast releases a sharp punch of spun cotton candy, tangy cassis, and bright bergamot. Within minutes, that confectionery sweetness clashes against dar…

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Angel Silver Brilliant Star by Mugler encases the legendary 1992 oriental vanilla composition inside a collectible, Swarovski crystal-studded silver bottle. Two sprays deliver a burst of spun cotton candy, tart red berries, and bergamot before plunging headfirst into rich honey and dark cocoa. Earthy patchouli anchors…

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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 or Angel Silver Brilliant Star?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star takes 3 of 6 categories. Angel is rated 3.55/5 from 33,357 votes; Angel Silver Brilliant Star is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Angel for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Angel Silver Brilliant Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel or Angel Silver Brilliant Star?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star lasts longest (Angel Silver Brilliant Star 90/100, Angel 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel or Angel Silver Brilliant Star?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star projects furthest (Angel Silver Brilliant Star 83/100, Angel 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel and Angel Silver Brilliant Star smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and caramel accords. Common notes include Cotton Candy, Coconut, Cassis and Melon.

Is Angel or Angel Silver Brilliant Star better for summer or winter?

Angel suits evening wear; Angel Silver Brilliant Star suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel and Angel Silver Brilliant Star?

Angel has top notes of Cotton Candy, Coconut, Cassis and Melon, heart notes of Honey, Red Berries, Blackberry and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Caramel and Vanilla. Angel Silver Brilliant Star has top notes of Cotton Candy, Coconut, Jasmine and Melon, heart notes of Honey, Blackberry, Apricot and Plum, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanila and Caramel.