Fragrance comparison

Angel Jewel Star vs En Esencia

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Angel Jewel Star

Mugler

3.9111 votes

Rank #45,383 PatchouliVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

En Esencia

Massimo Dutti

4.0026 votes

Rank #51,131 White FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Jewel Star takes 3 of 5 categories.

Angel Jewel Star
Choose it for a patchouli and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
En Esencia
Choose it for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Angel Jewel Star3/5

En Esencia1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Jewel StarMugler

En EsenciaMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 22%Had 18%Want 60%

Category winnerEn EsenciaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

38%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAngel Jewel Star

SillageAngel Jewel Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both patchouli, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliVanillaRed BerriesBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PatchouliGardeniaBergamotRoseJasmineVanillaRed BerriesMuskPepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Vanilla, Red Berries and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Angel Jewel Star, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring44

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Party 40%Date 36%Casual 14%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel Jewel StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Jewel Star brings the legendary 1992 gourmand blueprint into a collectible 2016 jewel bottle. It commands attention immediately. A sharp splash of tart bergamot and candied red berries cuts through the air within seconds. Soon, the unmistakable Mugler DNA takes over. Earthy, dark patchouli crashes directl…

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Massimo Dutti En Esencia opens with a crisp burst of Italian bergamot and tart red berries that quickly settles into an expansive heart of gardenia, white jasmine, and Bulgarian rose. Pink pepper adds a dry, snappy kick across the floral bouquet, preventing the white petals from turning soapy or heavy on skin. As the…

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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 Jewel Star or En Esencia?

Angel Jewel Star takes 3 of 5 categories. Angel Jewel Star is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; En Esencia is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Angel Jewel Star for a patchouli and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose En Esencia for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Jewel Star or En Esencia?

Angel Jewel Star lasts longest (Angel Jewel Star 92/100, En Esencia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Jewel Star or En Esencia?

Angel Jewel Star projects furthest (Angel Jewel Star 80/100, En Esencia 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Jewel Star and En Esencia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vanilla, Red Berries and Bergamot.