Fragrance comparison

Angel vs Wonka

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33,388 ratings analysed

5 wins

Angel

Mugler

3.5533,357 votes

Rank #2,483 SweetPatchouli

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Wonka

Cinematic Infusions

3.6831 votes

Rank #24,028 SweetAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel takes 5 of 8 categories.

Angel
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wonka
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Angel5/8

Wonka3/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AngelMugler

WonkaCinematic Infusions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 33,357 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 15%Had 6%Want 79%

Category winnerAngelRating 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

39%Love

13%Like

29%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerWonkaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAngel

SillageAngel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value59

Category winnerWonkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

amber86%

fruity72%

vanilla58%

chocolate44%

tropical30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity 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

Top30 to 60 minutes

PineappleCotton CandyBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

CoconutAlmondPralineCaramel

Base6 to 8 hours

AmbroxanDark ChocolateTonka BeanVanillaWhite Chocolate

Category winnerAngelLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day49

Night100

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter93

Day73

Night100

Category winnerWonkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women76

Men31

Unisex44

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,483

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#24,028

PerfumerMaximiliano Cifuentes

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Wonka by Cinematic Infusions takes the concept of a confectioner's workshop and turns it into an unconventional sweet gourmand. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and zesty bergamot, softened quickly by spun cotton candy. As the bright fruit settles, a rich center of toasted almond, shredded coconut, pral…

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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 Wonka?

Angel takes 5 of 8 categories. Angel is rated 3.55/5 from 33,357 votes; Wonka is rated 3.68/5 from 31 votes. Choose Angel for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wonka for a sweet and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel or Wonka?

They last about the same: Angel 85/100, Wonka 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Angel or Wonka?

Angel projects furthest (Angel 79/100, Wonka 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel and Wonka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cotton Candy, Coconut, Bergamot and Pineapple.

Is Angel or Wonka better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Angel and Wonka?

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. Wonka has top notes of Pineapple, Cotton Candy and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Almond, Praline and Caramel, a base of Ambroxan, Dark Chocolate, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.