Fragrance comparison

Angel Muse vs Bleu de Chanel

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33,008 ratings analysed

Angel Muse

Mugler

4.118,406 votes

Rank #1,439 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Bleu de Chanel

Chanel · 2010

4.1424,602 votes

Rank #470 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Angel Muse
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bleu de Chanel
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angel Muse3/7

Bleu de Chanel3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel MuseMugler

Bleu de ChanelChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 8,406 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 24,602 votes

Have 53%Had 22%Want 26%

Category winnerBleu de ChanelRating 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

55%Love

12%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

14%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerAngel MuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAngel Muse

SillageAngel Muse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

nutty69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy81%

woody81%

aromatic70%

amber67%

smoky53%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

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

GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper

Heart

GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super

Base

IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk

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

Summer91

Fall85

Winter59

Day100

Night88

Category winnerBleu de ChanelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

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

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,439

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#470

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2010

Reviews1,999

Category winnerBleu de ChanelHigher 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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Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Bleu de Chanel was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super; base notes are Incense, Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patc…

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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 Bleu de Chanel?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Angel Muse is rated 4.11/5 from 8,406 votes; Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.14/5 from 24,602 votes. Choose Angel Muse for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Muse or Bleu de Chanel?

Angel Muse lasts longest (Angel Muse 76/100, Bleu de Chanel 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Muse or Bleu de Chanel?

Angel Muse projects furthest (Angel Muse 68/100, Bleu de Chanel 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Muse and Bleu de Chanel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Angel Muse or Bleu de Chanel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bleu de Chanel is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Muse is the stronger pick. Angel Muse suits evening wear; Bleu de Chanel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Muse and Bleu de Chanel?

Angel Muse has top notes of Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hazelnut cocoa spread, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood.