Fragrance comparison

Angel Muse vs Black Diamond

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 8,408 ratings analysed

Angel Muse

Mugler

4.118,406 votes

Rank #1,439 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Black Diamond

SugarBomb

5.002 votes

Rank #41,467 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Diamond takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Angel Muse1/4

Black Diamond3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Diamond
Sillage & projection: Black Diamond
Value for money: Black Diamond
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

Black DiamondSugarBomb

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 8,406 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

2 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBlack Diamond

SillageBlack Diamond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value92

Category winnerBlack DiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

nutty69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, earthy 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

PineappleGingerLemonPink PepperGrapefruit

Heart

RoseGeranium

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskPatchouliVanillaVetiver

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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

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

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,439

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#41,467

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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Black Diamond by SugarBomb brings a sharp, aromatic opening of pineapple and ginger. As it dries down, the scent shifts into a grounded heart of rose and geranium, finished with a base of sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver. This versatile composition suits casual daily wear or professional settings across all seasons,…

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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 Black Diamond?

Black Diamond takes 3 of 4 categories. Angel Muse is rated 4.11/5 from 8,406 votes; Black Diamond is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Angel Muse for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Muse or Black Diamond?

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

Which projects more, Angel Muse or Black Diamond?

Black Diamond projects furthest (Black Diamond 75/100, Angel Muse 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Muse and Black Diamond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Angel Muse or Black Diamond better for summer or winter?

Angel Muse suits evening wear; Black Diamond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Muse and Black Diamond?

Angel Muse has top notes of Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hazelnut cocoa spread, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Black Diamond has top notes of Pineapple, Ginger, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.