Fragrance comparison

Angel Muse vs Blue by Ahmed

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 8,510 ratings analysed

4 wins

Angel Muse

Mugler

4.118,406 votes

Rank #1,439 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Blue by Ahmed

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.43104 votes

Rank #5,575 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Muse takes 4 of 7 categories.

Angel Muse
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Blue by Ahmed
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Angel Muse4/7

Blue by Ahmed3/7

Ratings & consensus: Blue by Ahmed
Community sentiment: Blue by Ahmed
Longevity: Angel Muse
Sillage & projection: Angel Muse
Value for money: Blue by Ahmed
Versatility: Angel Muse
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

Blue by AhmedAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 8,406 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

Category winnerBlue by AhmedRating 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

58%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerBlue by AhmedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAngel Muse

SillageAngel Muse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value82

Category winnerBlue by AhmedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

nutty69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

musky65%

powdery56%

Scent match23%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

Iso E SuperJasmineGingerNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVetiverIncense

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

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAngel MuseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

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

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,439

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#5,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Blue by Ahmed is a fresh woody aromatic built around bright grapefruit, lemon and mint, then warmed with ginger, nutmeg and a musky incense-tinged base. It reads like a modern blue scent with a cleaner, slightly Middle Eastern twist. For shoppers, the appeal is easy versatility and strong value. Reviews point to good …

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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 Blue by Ahmed?

Angel Muse takes 4 of 7 categories. Angel Muse is rated 4.11/5 from 8,406 votes; Blue by Ahmed is rated 4.43/5 from 104 votes. Choose Angel Muse for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Blue by Ahmed for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Angel Muse or Blue by Ahmed?

Angel Muse lasts longest (Angel Muse 76/100, Blue by Ahmed 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Muse or Blue by Ahmed?

Angel Muse projects furthest (Angel Muse 68/100, Blue by Ahmed 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Muse and Blue by Ahmed smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Angel Muse or Blue by Ahmed better for summer or winter?

For summer, Angel Muse 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 Blue by Ahmed?

Angel Muse has top notes of Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hazelnut cocoa spread, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Blue by Ahmed has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iso E Super, Jasmine, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Patchouli and Cedarwood.