Fragrance comparison

Angel Muse vs Absolute Noir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 8,552 ratings analysed

Angel Muse

Mugler

4.118,406 votes

Rank #1,439 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Absolute Noir

Atralia

4.37146 votes

Rank #1,410 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Angel Muse
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Absolute Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Angel Muse0/7

Absolute Noir5/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolute Noir
Community sentiment: Absolute Noir
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Absolute Noir
Versatility: Absolute Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolute Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel MuseMugler

Absolute NoirAtralia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 8,406 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.37/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%

Category winnerAbsolute NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

8,406 votes

67%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerAbsolute NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAbsolute NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

nutty69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

amber92%

musky84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Hazelnut cocoa spread

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliVetiver

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

AmbroxanPineappleWatermelon

Base

MossPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Angel Muse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbsolute NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

Date 36%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 14%

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,439

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#1,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerAbsolute NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Muse takes the legendary patchouli spine of the original Angel and drenches it in decadent hazelnut cocoa spread. It starts punchy. A snappy hit of pink pepper and tart grapefruit cuts through the initial alcohol mist within three minutes. Then the magic happens. Warm Nutella notes emerge, wrapping your s…

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Absolute Noir opens with sharp citrus, pink pepper and a fruity flash of pineapple and watermelon, then settles into a mossy, musky, ambroxan-heavy dry-down. It reads modern, masculine-leaning and easy to like. Reviews suggest good value and strong presence for the price, but the opening can feel harsh and the fruity …

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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 Muse or Absolute Noir?

Absolute Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Angel Muse is rated 4.11/5 from 8,406 votes; Absolute Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 146 votes. Choose Angel Muse for a patchouli and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Absolute Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Angel Muse or Absolute Noir?

They last about the same: Angel Muse 76/100, Absolute Noir 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Angel Muse or Absolute Noir?

Projection is very close: Angel Muse 68/100, Absolute Noir 68/100 for sillage.

Do Angel Muse and Absolute Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Angel Muse or Absolute Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolute Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Muse is the stronger pick. Angel Muse suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Muse and Absolute Noir?

Angel Muse has top notes of Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hazelnut cocoa spread, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Absolute Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ambroxan, Pineapple and Watermelon, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Vetiver.