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Angel Iced Star Collector vs Contradiction

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

Updated 2,718 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Iced Star Collector takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Angel Iced Star Collector

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Contradiction

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Angel Iced Star Collector6/8
Contradiction2/8
Ratings & consensus
Angel Iced Star Collector
Community sentiment
Angel Iced Star Collector
Longevity
Angel Iced Star Collector
Sillage & projection
Angel Iced Star Collector
Value for money
Contradiction
Versatility
Contradiction
Note pyramid (duration)
Angel Iced Star Collector
Fragranxe ranking
Angel Iced Star Collector

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Angel Iced Star CollectorMugler
ContradictionCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
3.74/ 5 · 2,685 votes
Have 37%Had 49%Want 14%
Category winnerAngel Iced Star CollectorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

33 votes

24%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate

2,685 votes

Category winnerAngel Iced Star CollectorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityAngel Iced Star Collector

SillageAngel Iced Star Collector

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value68
Category winnerContradictionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
caramel69%
fresh61%
floral100%
white floral92%
woody84%
fresh77%
rose69%
powdery61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both powdery and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
CoconutCotton CandyPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeCurrant budsBergamotJasmine
Heart2-4 hrs
Red BerriesApricotCarawayHoneyPlumOrchidPeachBlackberry
Base8-12 hrs
ChocolateVanillaPatchouliCaramelTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
LilyPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFalse JasmineRose
Heart2 to 4 hours
EucalyptusLilacJasmineBlackberry
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
Category winnerAngel Iced Star CollectorLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring9
Summer9
Fall82
Winter100
Day70
Night100
Spring86
Summer56
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night41
Category winnerContradictionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men2
Unisex20
Women79
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,801

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel Iced Star CollectorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Iced Star Collector by Mugler delivers the unmistakable power of the 1992 icon in a frosty, limited edition flacon. Right away, candied cotton candy and sweet coconut collide with tangy pineapple and tart red berries. The opening is loud and unabashedly decadent. Within twenty minutes, gooey caramel and dark bit…

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Contradiction by Calvin Klein presents an unusual blend of cool herbal freshness and lush florals. The opening combines clean lily, fresh peony, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, false jasmine, and rose for a vibrant floral bouquet. What sets the composition apart is the cooling touch of eucalyptus in the heart, which cuts …

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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 Iced Star Collector or Contradiction?

Angel Iced Star Collector takes 6 of 8 categories. Angel Iced Star Collector is rated 3.94/5 from 33 votes; Contradiction is rated 3.74/5 from 2,685 votes. Choose Angel Iced Star Collector for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Contradiction for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Iced Star Collector or Contradiction?

Angel Iced Star Collector lasts longest (Angel Iced Star Collector 73/100, Contradiction 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Iced Star Collector or Contradiction?

Angel Iced Star Collector projects furthest (Angel Iced Star Collector 75/100, Contradiction 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Iced Star Collector and Contradiction smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orchid, Blackberry and Tonka Bean.

Is Angel Iced Star Collector or Contradiction better for summer or winter?

For summer, Contradiction is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Iced Star Collector is the stronger pick. Angel Iced Star Collector suits evening wear; Contradiction suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Iced Star Collector and Contradiction?

Angel Iced Star Collector has top notes of Coconut, Cotton Candy, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Red Berries, Apricot, Caraway and Honey, a base of Chocolate, Vanilla, Patchouli and Caramel. Contradiction has top notes of Lily, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Lilac, Jasmine and Blackberry, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean.

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