Fragrance comparison

Angel Collector 2019 vs Initial

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 754 ratings analysed

6 wins

Angel Collector 2019

Mugler

4.4370 votes

Rank #25,612 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Initial

Boucheron

4.09684 votes

Rank #2,996 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Collector 2019 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Angel Collector 2019
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Initial
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Angel Collector 20196/7

Initial1/7

Ratings & consensus: Angel Collector 2019
Community sentiment: Angel Collector 2019
Longevity: Angel Collector 2019
Sillage & projection: Angel Collector 2019
Value for money: Angel Collector 2019
Versatility: Angel Collector 2019
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Initial

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Collector 2019Mugler

InitialBoucheron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

4.09/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

39%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

684 votes

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAngel Collector 2019

SillageAngel Collector 2019

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

honey61%

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and honey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cotton CandyPineappleCoconutMelonCassisBergamotMandarin OrangeJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyPlumApricotPeachCuminNutmegRoseOrchid

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliChocolateCaramelVanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

PepperCassisRed currant leafMandarin Orange

Heart

PatchouliRoseJasmineWildflowers

Base

HoneyMuskAlmond

InformationalShared notesCassis, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Honey. Durations are only published for Angel Collector 2019, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,612

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,996

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews62

Category winnerInitialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Collector 2019 houses the iconic Eau de Parfum inside a shimmering star flacon. It opens with an unmistakable blast of spun sugar, juicy melon, and tart cassis before diving into dark cocoa, rich honey, and damp, earthy patchouli. Do not overspray this. The scent is dense and polarising. It thrives in fre…

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Initial by Boucheron opens with a sharp bite of black pepper and tart cassis before settling into a warm floral heart. Created in 2000 by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this composition merges dark red currant leaf with rich honey and powdery almond. The spice cuts through the sweet nectar, preventing the jasmi…

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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 Collector 2019 or Initial?

Angel Collector 2019 takes 6 of 7 categories. Angel Collector 2019 is rated 4.43/5 from 70 votes; Initial is rated 4.09/5 from 684 votes. Choose Angel Collector 2019 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Initial for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Angel Collector 2019 or Initial?

Angel Collector 2019 lasts longest (Angel Collector 2019 82/100, Initial 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Collector 2019 or Initial?

Angel Collector 2019 projects furthest (Angel Collector 2019 80/100, Initial 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Collector 2019 and Initial smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and honey accords. Common notes include Cassis, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Honey.

Is Angel Collector 2019 or Initial better for summer or winter?

For summer, Angel Collector 2019 is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Collector 2019 is the stronger pick. Angel Collector 2019 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Collector 2019 and Initial?

Angel Collector 2019 has top notes of Cotton Candy, Pineapple, Coconut and Melon, heart notes of Honey, Plum, Apricot and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Caramel and Vanilla. Initial has top notes of Pepper, Cassis, Red currant leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine and Wildflowers, a base of Honey, Musk and Almond.