Fragrance comparison

Angel Passion Star vs Vanilla Nectar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 323 ratings analysed

6 wins

Angel Passion Star

Mugler

4.34154 votes

Rank #4,444 SweetFruity

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Vanilla Nectar

Phlur

3.90169 votes

Rank #12,026 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Passion Star takes 6 of 7 categories.

Angel Passion Star
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Vanilla Nectar
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Angel Passion Star6/7

Vanilla Nectar1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Passion StarMugler

Vanilla NectarPhlur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel Passion StarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

154 votes

43%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

138 votes

Category winnerAngel Passion StarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAngel Passion Star

SillageAngel Passion Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value66

Category winnerVanilla NectarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

caramel77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

vanilla91%

tropical83%

powdery74%

fruity65%

citrus56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cotton CandyCoconutCassisMelonMandarin OrangeBergamotJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyRed BerriesBlackberryApricotPlumPeachOrchidLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliChocolateVanillaCaramelAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top

SugarApricotPapayaTangelo

Heart

Peach BlossomCoconutOrchidJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Jasmine, Apricot and Orchid. Durations are only published for Angel Passion Star, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night98

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAngel Passion StarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Men4

Unisex6

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#12,026

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAngel Passion StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Passion Star brings the famous 1992 gourmand blueprint into a crimson collector bottle. The opening hits fast with sticky cotton candy, tart red berries, and sweet coconut shavings. Give it five minutes. A sharp wave of perfumer alcohol clears out, making room for rich dark chocolate, buttery caramel, and…

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Vanilla Nectar by Phlur presents a vibrant, fruit-forward take on gourmand perfumery. This unisex scent opens with a burst of apricot, papaya, and tangelo, quickly settling into a creamy, vanilla-dominant heart. Ideal for spring days, it provides a playful, sun-drenched atmosphere that feels light yet consistently swe…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Angel Passion Star or Vanilla Nectar?

Angel Passion Star takes 6 of 7 categories. Angel Passion Star is rated 4.34/5 from 154 votes; Vanilla Nectar is rated 3.90/5 from 169 votes. Choose Angel Passion Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Vanilla Nectar for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Angel Passion Star or Vanilla Nectar?

Angel Passion Star lasts longest (Angel Passion Star 80/100, Vanilla Nectar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Passion Star or Vanilla Nectar?

Angel Passion Star projects furthest (Angel Passion Star 79/100, Vanilla Nectar 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Passion Star and Vanilla Nectar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Coconut, Jasmine, Apricot and Orchid.

Is Angel Passion Star or Vanilla Nectar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Angel Passion Star is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Passion Star is the stronger pick. Angel Passion Star suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Passion Star and Vanilla Nectar?

Angel Passion Star has top notes of Cotton Candy, Coconut, Cassis and Melon, heart notes of Honey, Red Berries, Blackberry and Apricot, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Vanilla and Caramel. Vanilla Nectar has top notes of Sugar, Apricot, Papaya and Tangelo, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Coconut, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Cedar.