Fragrance comparison

Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon vs Zanzibar

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 363 ratings analysed

5 wins

Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon

Mugler

4.01341 votes

Rank #7,714 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Zanzibar

Yachtsman

4.1422 votes

Rank #46,207 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon takes 5 of 5 categories.

Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zanzibar
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon5/5

Zanzibar0/5

Ratings & consensus: Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon
Sillage & projection: Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu LagonMugler

ZanzibarYachtsman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

Category winnerAngel Sunessence Edition Bleu LagonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

341 votes

32%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAngel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon

SillageAngel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

fresh92%

patchouli84%

aquatic77%

tropical69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

cinnamon84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Carambola (Star Fruit)

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesGingerFloral Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliVanilleResin

Top20-30 mins

JasmineCitrusesCucumber

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmegCloveVanille

Base6-8+ hrs

ResinOlibanumTeak WoodVirginia CedarPatchouli

Category winnerAngel Sunessence Edition Bleu LagonLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night37

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex53

Women41

Casual 42%Work 26%Date 19%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,714

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#46,207

PerfumerJohn Verde

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel Sunessence Edition Bleu LagonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon strips away the heavy cocoa weight of the original 1992 icon and floods it with crisp, sunlit moisture. The tart crunch of carambola star fruit hits first. It feels juicy, crisp, and slightly sharp. Soon, watery accords and spicy ginger blossom slice through the dense heart, …

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Zanzibar by Yachtsman kicks off with a refreshing splash of crisp cucumber, tart citruses, and sweet jasmine petals before shifting into a cozy spice market blend. That cool, watery opening quickly warms up as ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and aromatic clove take center stage alongside smooth vanilla. Grounded by dry Virgi…

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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 Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon or Zanzibar?

Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon takes 5 of 5 categories. Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon is rated 4.01/5 from 341 votes; Zanzibar is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zanzibar for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon or Zanzibar?

Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon lasts longest (Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon 71/100, Zanzibar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon or Zanzibar?

Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon projects furthest (Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon 68/100, Zanzibar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon and Zanzibar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vanille and Resin.

Is Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?

Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon suits daytime wear; Zanzibar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon and Zanzibar?

Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon has top notes of Carambola (Star Fruit), heart notes of Water Notes, Ginger and Floral Notes, a base of Patchouli, Vanille and Resin. Zanzibar has top notes of Jasmine, Citruses and Cucumber, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanille, a base of Resin, Olibanum, Teak Wood and Virginia Cedar.