Fragrance comparison

Angel Elixir vs Altai

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 2,633 ratings analysed

Angel Elixir

Mugler

3.572,583 votes

Rank #7,585 White FloralWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Altai

Siberian Wellness

3.6050 votes

Rank #36,924 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Altai takes 5 of 7 categories.

Angel Elixir
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Altai
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Angel Elixir2/7

Altai5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel ElixirMugler

AltaiSiberian Wellness

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 2,583 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 25%Want 40%

Category winnerAngel ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

2,583 votes

12%Love

56%Like

14%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerAltaiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAltai

SillageAltai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAltaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

sweet90%

yellow floral80%

tuberose70%

coconut60%

vanilla50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineYlang-YlangSandalwoodOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaAmber Xtreme

Top

Tiare FlowerCoconut NectarBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

TuberoseBourbon VanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Angel Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night22

Category winnerAltaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,585

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Domitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#36,924

PerfumerPierre Flores

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Elixir takes a sharp turn away from the original 1992 chocolate patchouli powerhouse. You get an immediate prickle of bright pink pepper before lush jasmine, solar ylang-ylang, and sweet orange blossom take over. The floral rush feels modern and creamy. Beneath the white petals, smooth sandalwood and rich…

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Altai is a creamy white floral with a tropical tilt. Tiare flower, coconut nectar and bergamot give it a sunny opening, then ylang-ylang, orange blossom and jasmine keep the heart lush before tuberose, vanilla and white musk settle into a soft, sweet trail. It usually reads more floral than fruity, and more easygoing …

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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 Elixir or Altai?

Altai takes 5 of 7 categories. Angel Elixir is rated 3.57/5 from 2,583 votes; Altai is rated 3.60/5 from 50 votes. Choose Angel Elixir for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Altai for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Elixir or Altai?

They last about the same: Altai 65/100, Angel Elixir 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Angel Elixir or Altai?

Altai projects furthest (Altai 57/100, Angel Elixir 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Elixir and Altai smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Angel Elixir or Altai better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Angel Elixir and Altai?

Angel Elixir has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla and Amber Xtreme. Altai has top notes of Tiare Flower, Coconut Nectar and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Tuberose, Bourbon Vanilla and White Musk.