Fragrance comparison

Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition vs Special Moments

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

5 wins

Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition

Mugler

4.8217 votes

Rank #29,678 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Special Moments

Catherine Malandrino

3.8755 votes

Rank #33,764 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition takes 5 of 6 categories.

Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Special Moments
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition5/6

Special Moments1/6

Ratings & consensus: Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition
Sillage & projection: Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition
Value for money: Special Moments
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited EditionMugler

Special MomentsCatherine Malandrino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 70%

3.87/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 60%Had 17%Want 23%

Category winnerAngel Winter Star Extrait Limited EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

82%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

27%Love

40%Like

25%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAngel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition

SillageAngel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value80

Category winnerSpecial MomentsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

rose84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PlumPatchouliPeachMelonVanillaSandalwoodCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

MelonPeachCitrusesPlum

Heart2-3 hrs

Rose WaterJasmineCyclamen

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskVanilla BeanAmber

Category winnerAngel Winter Star Extrait Limited EditionLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer50

Fall70

Winter100

Day18

Night100

Spring100

Summer94

Fall33

Winter18

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Date 42%Party 36%Casual 14%Work 8%

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel Winter Star Extrait Limited EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Winter Star Extrait presents the darker, more concentrated soul of the original gourmand pioneer. Right away, a decadent wave of dark plum, sweet peach, and honeyed melon mingles with the signature earthy wall of raw patchouli. It is dense and unctuous. Unlike airy modern sprays, this pure extrait melts i…

Reviews →

Special Moments by Catherine Malandrino is a bright, uplifting fruity floral fragrance centered around sweet summer fruit and airy petals. The scent opens with a juicy splash of ripe melon, nectarine peach, and bright citrus that instantly feels like a sunny morning. As it settles, gentle rose water and light jasmine …

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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 Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition or Special Moments?

Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition takes 5 of 6 categories. Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition is rated 4.82/5 from 17 votes; Special Moments is rated 3.87/5 from 55 votes. Choose Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Special Moments for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition or Special Moments?

Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition lasts longest (Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition 77/100, Special Moments 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition or Special Moments?

Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition projects furthest (Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition 75/100, Special Moments 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition and Special Moments smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Peach, Melon and Citruses.

Is Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition or Special Moments better for summer or winter?

Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition suits evening wear; Special Moments suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition and Special Moments?

Angel Winter Star Extrait Limited Edition features Plum, Patchouli, Peach, Melon and Vanilla. Special Moments has top notes of Melon, Peach, Citruses and Plum, heart notes of Rose Water, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of White Musk, Vanilla Bean and Amber.