Fragrance comparison

Angel vs Contradiction

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 36,042 ratings analysed

Angel

Mugler

3.5533,357 votes

Rank #2,606 SweetPatchouli

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6%scent match

Clearly different

Contradiction

Calvin Klein

3.742,685 votes

Rank #32,064 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Angel
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Contradiction
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Angel4/8

Contradiction4/8

Ratings & consensus: Contradiction
Community sentiment: Contradiction
Longevity: Angel
Sillage & projection: Angel
Value for money: Contradiction
Versatility: Contradiction
Note pyramid (duration): Angel
Fragranxe ranking: Angel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AngelMugler

ContradictionCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 33,357 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 2,685 votes

Have 37%Had 49%Want 14%

Category winnerContradictionRating 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

24%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

2,685 votes

Category winnerContradictionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAngel

SillageAngel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value68

Category winnerContradictionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fresh77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LilyPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFalse JasmineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

EucalyptusLilacJasmineBlackberry

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

Category winnerAngelLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day49

Night100

Spring86

Summer56

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerContradictionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women76

Men2

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,606

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Contradiction by Calvin Klein presents an unusual blend of cool herbal freshness and lush florals. The opening combines clean lily, fresh peony, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, false jasmine, and rose for a vibrant floral bouquet. What sets the composition apart is the cooling touch of eucalyptus in the heart, which cuts …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Angel or Contradiction?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Angel is rated 3.55/5 from 33,357 votes; Contradiction is rated 3.74/5 from 2,685 votes. Choose Angel for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Contradiction for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel or Contradiction?

Angel lasts longest (Angel 85/100, Contradiction 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel or Contradiction?

Angel projects furthest (Angel 79/100, Contradiction 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel and Contradiction smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Blackberry, Tonka Bean and Musk.

Is Angel or Contradiction better for summer or winter?

For summer, Contradiction is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel is the stronger pick. Angel suits evening wear; Contradiction suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel and Contradiction?

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. Contradiction has top notes of Lily, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Lilac, Jasmine and Blackberry, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean.