Fragrance comparison

Angel New Star vs En Esencia

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

7 wins

Angel New Star

Mugler

4.0728 votes

Rank #19,647 PatchouliWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

En Esencia

Massimo Dutti

4.0026 votes

Rank #51,131 White FloralPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel New Star takes 7 of 7 categories.

Angel New Star
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
En Esencia
Choose it for a white floral and patchouli character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Angel New Star7/7

En Esencia0/7

Ratings & consensus: Angel New Star
Community sentiment: Angel New Star
Longevity: Angel New Star
Sillage & projection: Angel New Star
Value for money: Angel New Star
Versatility: Angel New Star
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angel New Star

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel New StarMugler

En EsenciaMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 22%Had 18%Want 60%

Category winnerAngel New StarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

38%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerAngel New StarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAngel New Star

SillageAngel New Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAngel New StarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both patchouli, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

PatchouliVanillaBergamotRed Berries

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PatchouliGardeniaBergamotRoseJasmineVanillaRed BerriesMuskPepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Vanilla, Bergamot and Red Berries. Durations are only published for Angel New Star, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer30

Fall90

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring44

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerAngel New StarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Party 39%Date 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#51,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel New StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel New Star brings a sharp, woody twist to the famous gourmand line. Two sprays create an instant cloud of tart red berries and bright bergamot. The alcohol clears within thirty seconds. Soon, damp earthy patchouli pushes through to anchor the blend alongside sweet, creamy vanilla. It is bold. It demands coo…

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Massimo Dutti En Esencia opens with a crisp burst of Italian bergamot and tart red berries that quickly settles into an expansive heart of gardenia, white jasmine, and Bulgarian rose. Pink pepper adds a dry, snappy kick across the floral bouquet, preventing the white petals from turning soapy or heavy on skin. As the…

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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 New Star or En Esencia?

Angel New Star takes 7 of 7 categories. Angel New Star is rated 4.07/5 from 28 votes; En Esencia is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Angel New Star for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose En Esencia for a white floral and patchouli character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel New Star or En Esencia?

Angel New Star lasts longest (Angel New Star 79/100, En Esencia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel New Star or En Esencia?

Angel New Star projects furthest (Angel New Star 82/100, En Esencia 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel New Star and En Esencia smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vanilla, Bergamot and Red Berries.

Is Angel New Star or En Esencia better for summer or winter?

For summer, En Esencia is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel New Star is the stronger pick. Angel New Star suits evening wear; En Esencia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.