Fragrance comparison

Contradiction vs Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,754 ratings analysed

Contradiction

Calvin Klein

3.742,685 votes

Rank #32,064 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

Mugler

4.3369 votes

Rank #9,979 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

Contradiction
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Contradiction2/8

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum6/8

Ratings & consensus: Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Community sentiment: Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Longevity: Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Value for money: Contradiction
Versatility: Contradiction
Note pyramid (duration): Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ContradictionCalvin Klein

Show Collection Angel Extrait de ParfumMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 2,685 votes

Have 37%Had 49%Want 14%

4.33/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 75%

Category winnerShow Collection Angel Extrait de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

2,685 votes

57%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerShow Collection Angel Extrait de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityShow Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

SillageShow Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value44

Category winnerContradictionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fresh77%

rose69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LilyPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFalse JasmineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

EucalyptusLilacJasmineBlackberry

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

CoconutJasmineFruity NotesBergamotStrawberryMelonMandarin OrangeCassia

Heart3-4 hrs

HoneyOrchidRoseLily-of-the-ValleyBlackberryPlumApricotPeach

Base10-14+ hrs

PatchouliDark ChocolateCaramelCoumarinAmberSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Category winnerShow Collection Angel Extrait de ParfumLongest dry-down: 10-14+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer56

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring36

Summer33

Fall64

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerContradictionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex20

Women79

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,979

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerShow Collection Angel Extrait de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Contradiction by Calvin Klein presents an unusual blend of cool herbal freshness and lush florals. The opening combines clean lily, fresh peony, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, false jasmine, and rose for a vibrant floral bouquet. What sets the composition apart is the cooling touch of eucalyptus in the heart, which cuts …

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Mugler Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum delivers a concentrated, velvety spin on the legendary gourmand profile. Do not spray this with abandon. Just a drop creates an opulent personal aura. The opening reveals juicy melon, tart blackberry, and creamy coconut before dense folds of dark chocolate and golden hone…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Contradiction or Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum?

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Contradiction is rated 3.74/5 from 2,685 votes; Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 69 votes. Choose Contradiction for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Contradiction or Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum?

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum 80/100, Contradiction 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Contradiction or Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum?

Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum 80/100, Contradiction 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Contradiction and Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Contradiction or Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Contradiction is the stronger pick. For winter, Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum is the stronger pick. Contradiction suits daytime wear; Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Contradiction and Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum?

Contradiction has top notes of Lily, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Lilac, Jasmine and Blackberry, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. Show Collection Angel Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Coconut, Jasmine, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Orchid, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Caramel and Coumarin.