Fragrance comparison

Angel vs Pineapple Orchid Type

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33,358 ratings analysed

2 wins

Angel

Mugler

3.5533,357 votes

Rank #2,487 SweetPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Pineapple Orchid Type

Sweet Essentials

5.001 votes

Rank #51,878 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel takes 2 of 2 categories.

Angel
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pineapple Orchid Type
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Angel2/2

Pineapple Orchid Type0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AngelMugler

Pineapple Orchid TypeSweet Essentials

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 33,357 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAngel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

floral77%

tropical69%

citrus61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

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

Notes

PineappleOrchidOrangePeachSolar NotesMuskCoconutOily Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Pineapple, Peach and Musk. Durations are only published for Angel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day49

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women76

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,487

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#51,878

PerfumerNot listed

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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Pineapple Orchid Type is a tropical scent pairing sharp pineapple with soft floral orchid notes. This Sweet Essentials creation leans into sunny, sweet accords that feel light and refreshing for casual daytime wear. It is a straightforward unisex fragrance that thrives in warm, humid weather when you want a cheerful, …

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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 Pineapple Orchid Type?

Angel takes 2 of 2 categories. Angel is rated 3.55/5 from 33,357 votes; Pineapple Orchid Type is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Angel for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pineapple Orchid Type for a sweet and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Angel or Pineapple Orchid Type?

Angel projects furthest (Angel 79/100, Pineapple Orchid Type 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel and Pineapple Orchid Type smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Coconut, Pineapple, Peach and Musk.

Is Angel or Pineapple Orchid Type better for summer or winter?

Angel suits evening wear; Pineapple Orchid Type suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel and Pineapple Orchid Type?

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. Pineapple Orchid Type features Pineapple, Orchid, Orange, Peach and Solar Notes.