Fragrance comparison

Angel Caprice de Star vs Courtesan

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 399 ratings analysed

4 wins

Angel Caprice de Star

Mugler

4.2653 votes

Rank #21,409 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,809 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Caprice de Star takes 4 of 7 categories.

Angel Caprice de Star
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Angel Caprice de Star4/7

Courtesan2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Caprice de StarMugler

CourtesanWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel Caprice de StarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

43%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerAngel Caprice de StarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAngel Caprice de Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value74

Category winnerCourtesanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

woody69%

honey61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

JasmineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyRed Berries

Base8-12+ hrs

CaramelDark ChocolateVanillaCoumarinPatchouli

Top

CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Bergamot, Red Berries and Caramel. Durations are only published for Angel Caprice de Star, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer32

Fall47

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAngel Caprice de StarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 37%Party 35%Casual 17%Work 12%

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,809

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerCourtesanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Caprice de Star by Mugler strips away the screechy fruit of the original 1992 icon and dials up the decadence. Do not overspray this. The scent opens with a quick flash of bergamot and crisp jasmine petals, but the floral freshness lasts only twenty minutes. Thick honey and red berries quickly flood the heart. D…

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Courtesan by Worth is a warm, spicy Oriental Vanilla fragrance that feels like a buried treasure for fans of rich, gourmand profiles. Released in 2006, it layers sharp cinnamon and roasted pineapple over a heart of jasmine and a dark, buttery cacao and vanilla base. It is a standout choice for cold weather, offering i…

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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 Caprice de Star or Courtesan?

Angel Caprice de Star takes 4 of 7 categories. Angel Caprice de Star is rated 4.26/5 from 53 votes; Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes. Choose Angel Caprice de Star for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Angel Caprice de Star or Courtesan?

They last about the same: Angel Caprice de Star 75/100, Courtesan 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Angel Caprice de Star or Courtesan?

Angel Caprice de Star projects furthest (Angel Caprice de Star 74/100, Courtesan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Caprice de Star and Courtesan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Bergamot, Red Berries and Caramel.

Is Angel Caprice de Star or Courtesan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Angel Caprice de Star and Courtesan?

Angel Caprice de Star has top notes of Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey and Red Berries, a base of Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla and Coumarin. Courtesan has top notes of Cinnamon, Pineapple, Cardamom and Clove, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Caramel.