Fragrance comparison

Angel Stellar vs Afrique

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 772 ratings analysed

3 wins

Angel Stellar

Mugler

4.15771 votes

Rank #1,853 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Afrique

YanFroloff

4.001 votes

Rank #61,041 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Stellar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Angel Stellar
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Afrique
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Angel Stellar3/4

Afrique1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel StellarMugler

AfriqueYanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 771 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

771 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAfrique

SillageAngel Stellar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli90%

nutty80%

warm spicy70%

green60%

earthy50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Pistachio

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchouli

Notes

VetiverLabdanumHayMuskAgarwood (Oud)Madagascar SandalwoodPatchouliBergamotOrangeAmberPistachioRose Geranium

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerAngel StellarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer26

Fall98

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex31

Women68

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 20%Work 16%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 35%Work 28%Date 24%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews183

Overall rank#61,041

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel StellarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Stellar takes the polarizing heritage of the star bottle and steers it toward a modern, velvety dessert profile. The first spray delivers a flash of bright Italian bergamot that cuts through an immediate wave of oily alcohol. Within ten minutes, that citrus sharpness yields to a rich, warm heart of roaste…

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Afrique by YanFroloff opens with a lively splash of bitter orange and zesty bergamot, instantly balanced by an earthy sprinkle of crushed pistachio. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into a golden core of sun-dried hay, earthy vetiver, and subtle herbal rose geranium that smells remarkably like walking …

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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 Stellar or Afrique?

Angel Stellar takes 3 of 4 categories. Angel Stellar is rated 4.15/5 from 771 votes; Afrique is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Angel Stellar for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Afrique for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Stellar or Afrique?

Afrique lasts longest (Afrique 80/100, Angel Stellar 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Stellar or Afrique?

Angel Stellar projects furthest (Angel Stellar 63/100, Afrique 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Stellar and Afrique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pistachio and Patchouli.

Is Angel Stellar or Afrique better for summer or winter?

Angel Stellar suits evening wear; Afrique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Stellar and Afrique?

Angel Stellar has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Pistachio, a base of Patchouli. Afrique features Vetiver, Labdanum, Hay, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).