Fragrance comparison

Angel Muse vs Angélique

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 8,413 ratings analysed

Angel Muse

Mugler

4.118,406 votes

Rank #1,439 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Angélique

In The Box

5.007 votes

Rank #35,976 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angélique takes 3 of 4 categories.

Angel Muse
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Angélique
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Angel Muse1/4

Angélique3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel MuseMugler

AngéliqueIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 8,406 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 46%Had 2%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAngélique

SillageAngélique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAngéliqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

nutty69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

patchouli92%

cacao84%

woody77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both patchouli, woody and warm spicy

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 PepperGrapefruit

Heart

Cocoa

Base

PatchouliVetiver

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

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,439

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#35,976

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel MuseHigher 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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Angélique opens with a bright grapefruit lift and a peppery spark, then settles into a darker cocoa, patchouli, and vetiver base. It reads warm, earthy, and gently sweet rather than sugary. This feels best suited to cooler weather and evening wear, especially if you like spicy patchouli scents with a dry woody finish.…

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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 Angélique?

Angélique takes 3 of 4 categories. Angel Muse is rated 4.11/5 from 8,406 votes; Angélique is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Angel Muse for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Angélique for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Muse or Angélique?

Angélique lasts longest (Angélique 80/100, Angel Muse 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Muse or Angélique?

Angélique projects furthest (Angélique 81/100, Angel Muse 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Muse and Angélique smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Angel Muse or Angélique better for summer or winter?

Angel Muse suits evening wear; Angélique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Muse and Angélique?

Angel Muse has top notes of Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hazelnut cocoa spread, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Angélique has top notes of Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cocoa, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.