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Angel La Part des Anges vs Addiction Absolu

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

Updated 110 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel La Part des Anges takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Angel La Part des Anges

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

  • Addiction Absolu

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Angel La Part des Anges5/7
Addiction Absolu2/7
Ratings & consensus
Angel La Part des Anges
Community sentiment
Angel La Part des Anges
Longevity
Angel La Part des Anges
Sillage & projection
Angel La Part des Anges
Value for money
Addiction Absolu
Versatility
Angel La Part des Anges
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Addiction Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Angel La Part des AngesMugler
Addiction AbsoluVivamor Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.43/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 9%Had 4%Want 86%
4.05/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%
Category winnerAngel La Part des AngesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
60%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

35 votes

52%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerAngel La Part des AngesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityAngel La Part des Anges

SillageAngel La Part des Anges

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value8
¤ Price value62
Category winnerAddiction AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody83%
animalic65%
warm spicy48%
powdery30%
woody100%
amber91%
fresh spicy83%
powdery74%
sweet65%
warm spicy56%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Dried FruitsRum
Heart
CognacIndonesian NutmegEgyptian Jasmine
Base
AmberBourbon VanillaSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesAmber and Cognac. Durations are only published for Angel La Part des Anges, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer39
Fall72
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Spring18
Summer3
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerAngel La Part des AngesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Date 46%Party 31%Casual 14%Work 9%
Men39
Unisex49
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,444

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,369

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerAddiction AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel La Part des Anges takes the famous gourmand blueprint and steeps it in dark oak barrels. It smells rich, boozy, and resinous. The cognac note hits first with an unmistakable splash of warmed spirits and caramelized fruit. Golden amber soon takes over the mid development, smoothing out the raw alcohol edge…

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Addiction Absolu opens with a rich hit of dried fruit and rum, then settles into a darker mix of cognac, nutmeg, amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and soft musk. It reads warm, boozy, and slightly powdery rather than sugary. This suits shoppers who want a sensual cold-weather scent with a smooth, grown-up feel. Community fe…

Reviews →
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 La Part des Anges or Addiction Absolu?

Angel La Part des Anges takes 5 of 7 categories. Angel La Part des Anges is rated 4.43/5 from 35 votes; Addiction Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 75 votes. Choose Angel La Part des Anges for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Addiction Absolu for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel La Part des Anges or Addiction Absolu?

Angel La Part des Anges lasts longest (Angel La Part des Anges 82/100, Addiction Absolu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel La Part des Anges or Addiction Absolu?

Angel La Part des Anges projects furthest (Angel La Part des Anges 73/100, Addiction Absolu 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel La Part des Anges and Addiction Absolu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber and Cognac.

Is Angel La Part des Anges or Addiction Absolu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Angel La Part des Anges is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel La Part des Anges is the stronger pick. Angel La Part des Anges suits evening wear; Addiction Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel La Part des Anges and Addiction Absolu?

Angel La Part des Anges features Amber and Cognac. Addiction Absolu has top notes of Dried Fruits and Rum, heart notes of Cognac, Indonesian Nutmeg and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.

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