Fragrance comparison

Angel New Star vs Vega

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

2 wins

Angel New Star

Mugler

4.0728 votes

Rank #19,647 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Vega

Ajmal

4.002 votes

Rank #58,552 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel New Star takes 2 of 3 categories.

Angel New Star
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vega
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Angel New Star2/3

Vega1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel New Star
Sillage & projection: Vega
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

VegaAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAngel New Star

SillageVega

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

violet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both patchouli, woody and citrus

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotGrapefruitRed Berries

Heart

TuberoseVioletRose

Base

PatchouliMuskVanilla

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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#58,552

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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Vega by Ajmal is a bright fruity floral that opens on tart black currant and grapefruit, then turns into a smooth bouquet of rose, violet and a creamy tuberose feel. As it dries down, soft vanilla and musk round out the patchouli, giving it a clean, slightly powdery finish. If you like fresh florals with a sweet-musky…

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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 Vega?

Angel New Star takes 2 of 3 categories. Angel New Star is rated 4.07/5 from 28 votes; Vega is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Angel New Star for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vega for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Angel New Star or Vega?

Angel New Star lasts longest (Angel New Star 79/100, Vega 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel New Star or Vega?

Vega projects furthest (Vega 88/100, Angel New Star 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel New Star and Vega smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vanilla, Bergamot and Red Berries.

Is Angel New Star or Vega better for summer or winter?

Angel New Star suits evening wear; Vega suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel New Star and Vega?

Angel New Star features Patchouli, Vanilla, Bergamot and Red Berries. Vega has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Red Berries, heart notes of Tuberose, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla.