Fragrance comparison

Angel Silver Brilliant Star vs Silver Light

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

3 wins

Angel Silver Brilliant Star

Mugler

4.0015 votes

Rank #44,979 SweetFruity

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Silver Light

Linn Young

3.2958 votes

Rank #19,670 SweetPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star takes 3 of 5 categories.

Angel Silver Brilliant Star
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Silver Light
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Angel Silver Brilliant Star3/5

Silver Light2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Silver Brilliant StarMugler

Silver LightLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

3.29/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

Category winnerAngel Silver Brilliant StarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

16%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

7%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityAngel Silver Brilliant Star

SillageAngel Silver Brilliant Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSilver LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

patchouli92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

honey61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyCoconutJasmineMelonRed BerriesBergamotCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyBlackberryApricotPlumPeachOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

ChocolatePatchouliVanilaCaramelTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

Cotton CandyJasmineCoconutBergamotCassisMelonMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyApricotPlumPeachOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesRose

Base

PatchouliCaramelDark ChocolateAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCotton Candy, Coconut, Jasmine and Melon. Durations are only published for Angel Silver Brilliant Star, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Party 43%Date 35%Casual 15%Work 8%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSilver LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Silver Brilliant Star by Mugler encases the legendary 1992 oriental vanilla composition inside a collectible, Swarovski crystal-studded silver bottle. Two sprays deliver a burst of spun cotton candy, tart red berries, and bergamot before plunging headfirst into rich honey and dark cocoa. Earthy patchouli anchors…

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Silver Light by Linn Young opens with a sharp burst of spun cotton candy, juicy melon, and tangy cassis. Bright bergamot and sweet mandarin orange cut through the initial sugary blast, giving the top notes a fruity pop. The scent soon shifts into a heavy heart of dark honey, ripe plum, and soft jasmine. Deep patchoul…

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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 Silver Brilliant Star or Silver Light?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star takes 3 of 5 categories. Angel Silver Brilliant Star is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes; Silver Light is rated 3.29/5 from 58 votes. Choose Angel Silver Brilliant Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Silver Light for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Angel Silver Brilliant Star or Silver Light?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star lasts longest (Angel Silver Brilliant Star 90/100, Silver Light 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Silver Brilliant Star or Silver Light?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star projects furthest (Angel Silver Brilliant Star 83/100, Silver Light 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Silver Brilliant Star and Silver Light smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Cotton Candy, Coconut, Jasmine and Melon.

Is Angel Silver Brilliant Star or Silver Light better for summer or winter?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Silver Brilliant Star and Silver Light?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star has top notes of Cotton Candy, Coconut, Jasmine and Melon, heart notes of Honey, Blackberry, Apricot and Plum, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanila and Caramel. Silver Light has top notes of Cotton Candy, Jasmine, Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Apricot, Plum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Dark Chocolate and Amber.