Fragrance comparison

Angel Muse vs Chivalry

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 8,474 ratings analysed

4 wins

Angel Muse

Mugler

4.118,406 votes

Rank #1,439 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Chivalry

Ajmal

3.8068 votes

Rank #15,620 WoodyAromatic

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Chivalry
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angel Muse4/7

Chivalry3/7

Ratings & consensus: Angel Muse
Community sentiment: Chivalry
Longevity: Angel Muse
Sillage & projection: Angel Muse
Value for money: Chivalry
Versatility: Chivalry
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

ChivalryAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 8,406 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 32%

Category winnerAngel MuseRating 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

24%Love

50%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerChivalryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAngel Muse

SillageAngel Muse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value81

Category winnerChivalryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

nutty69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

earthy65%

white floral56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

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

GrapefruitBergamotGardeniaPink Pepper

Heart

GeraniumFreesiaJasmineRose

Base

VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouli

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

Summer85

Fall78

Winter35

Day100

Night63

Category winnerChivalryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

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

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,439

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#15,620

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Ajmal Chivalry is a crisp, modern woody aromatic that opens with grapefruit and bergamot, sharpened by pink pepper. A clean floral heart (geranium, freesia, jasmine, rose, gardenia) keeps it polished rather than loud. As it dries down, vetiver, cedar, patchouli and a touch of oakmoss give a fresh, outdoorsy finish. It…

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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 Chivalry?

Angel Muse takes 4 of 7 categories. Angel Muse is rated 4.11/5 from 8,406 votes; Chivalry is rated 3.80/5 from 68 votes. Choose Angel Muse for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Chivalry for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Muse or Chivalry?

Angel Muse lasts longest (Angel Muse 76/100, Chivalry 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Muse or Chivalry?

Angel Muse projects furthest (Angel Muse 68/100, Chivalry 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Muse and Chivalry smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Angel Muse or Chivalry better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Angel Muse and Chivalry?

Angel Muse has top notes of Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hazelnut cocoa spread, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Chivalry has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Gardenia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Freesia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Patchouli.