Fragrance comparison

Angel Muse vs Neon

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 8,515 ratings analysed

Angel Muse

Mugler

4.118,406 votes

Rank #1,439 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Neon

Aaron Terence Hughes

4.11109 votes

Rank #5,491 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neon takes 4 of 7 categories.

Angel Muse
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Neon
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Angel Muse2/7

Neon4/7

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

NeonAaron Terence Hughes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 8,406 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

48%Love

28%Like

19%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerNeonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNeon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNeonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

nutty69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

musky92%

sweet84%

woody77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

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

LimeBergamotGrapefruitSweet OrangePink Pepper

Heart

AmbroxanPineappleGalbanum

Base

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

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

Summer96

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNeonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

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

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,439

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#5,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

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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Neon is a bright citrus and pineapple scent built on a big ambroxan and clean musk base. It opens sharp and juicy with lime, grapefruit and pepper, then turns into a smooth, slightly powdery “blue” style dry-down that many people compare to Aventus style fragrances. Expect a loud presence and long wear, but if you dis…

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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 Neon?

Neon takes 4 of 7 categories. Angel Muse is rated 4.11/5 from 8,406 votes; Neon is rated 4.11/5 from 109 votes. Choose Angel Muse for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Neon for a citrus and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Angel Muse or Neon?

They last about the same: Angel Muse 76/100, Neon 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Angel Muse or Neon?

Projection is very close: Neon 69/100, Angel Muse 68/100 for sillage.

Do Angel Muse and Neon smell similar?

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

Is Angel Muse or Neon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neon 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 Neon?

Angel Muse has top notes of Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hazelnut cocoa spread, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Neon has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Ambroxan, Pineapple and Galbanum, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.