Fragrance comparison

Backstage Angel vs 2012 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Backstage Angel

Victoria's Secret

4.205 votes

Rank #54,794 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2012 Eau de Parfum

M. Asam

4.205 votes

Rank #53,458 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Backstage Angel takes 2 of 3 categories.

Backstage Angel
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
2012 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Backstage Angel2/3

2012 Eau de Parfum1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Backstage Angel
Sillage & projection: Backstage Angel
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 2012 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Backstage AngelVictoria's Secret

2012 Eau de ParfumM. Asam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 52%Had 40%Want 8%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBackstage Angel

SillageBackstage Angel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet83%

fresh65%

vanilla48%

fresh spicy30%

floral100%

citrus83%

fruity65%

warm spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesSugarFruits

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Floral NotesCitrusesSpicesFruits

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Fruits. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner2012 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoria's Secret Backstage Angel bursts open with a sharp wave of candied lemon and bright grapefruit before settling into a soft, spun-sugar warmth on skin. Released in 2018 as part of the brand's runway-inspired collection, this mist contrasts crisp citrus notes against a sugary fruit accord and subtle vanilla. Wit…

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2012 Eau de Parfum by M. Asam is a lighthearted floral fruity scent tailored for casual daytime wear. It opens with bright, energetic citrus notes that quickly shift into a soft bouquet of garden florals. A subtle grounding of spices provides a gentle, clean texture on the skin, making it a reliable option for those w…

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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, Backstage Angel or 2012 Eau de Parfum?

Backstage Angel takes 2 of 3 categories. Backstage Angel is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; 2012 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Backstage Angel for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 2012 Eau de Parfum for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.