Fragrance comparison

Angel vs Sexy Little Things Noir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 34,643 ratings analysed

Angel

Mugler

3.5533,357 votes

Rank #1,511 SweetPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sexy Little Things Noir

Victoria's Secret

3.771,286 votes

Rank #1,686 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sexy Little Things Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Angel
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sexy Little Things Noir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Angel3/7

Sexy Little Things Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AngelMugler

Sexy Little Things NoirVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 33,357 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 1,286 votes

Have 33%Had 36%Want 30%

Category winnerSexy Little Things NoirRating 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

44%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

1,259 votes

Category winnerSexy Little Things NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAngel

SillageAngel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSexy Little Things NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

fresh65%

vanilla48%

powdery30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and vanilla

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

Top

NectarinePearRed BerriesRed ApplePineappleCitrusesBergamot

Heart

VanillaBlackberryPlumOrchidJasmineCassisCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesCassis, Jasmine, Bergamot and Pineapple. 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

Day32

Night100

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSexy Little Things NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women76

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

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,511

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#1,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews197

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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Victoria's Secret Sexy Little Things Noir opens with a crisp burst of juicy nectarine, ripe pear, and tart red berries. As the initial mist settles, dark plum and sweet blackberry merge with soft orchid and jasmine, creating a fruity heart with gentle warmth. The dry-down brings out comforting vanilla, warm tonka bean…

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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 Sexy Little Things Noir?

Sexy Little Things Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Angel is rated 3.55/5 from 33,357 votes; Sexy Little Things Noir is rated 3.77/5 from 1,286 votes. Choose Angel for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sexy Little Things Noir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Angel or Sexy Little Things Noir?

Angel lasts longest (Angel 85/100, Sexy Little Things Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel or Sexy Little Things Noir?

Angel projects furthest (Angel 79/100, Sexy Little Things Noir 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel and Sexy Little Things Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cassis, Jasmine, Bergamot and Pineapple.

Is Angel or Sexy Little Things Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Angel and Sexy Little Things Noir?

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. Sexy Little Things Noir has top notes of Nectarine, Pear, Red Berries and Red Apple, heart notes of Vanilla, Blackberry, Plum and Orchid, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woodsy Notes.