Desert Angel vs Anguish
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Desert AngelChoose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
AnguishChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Desert Angel2/5
Anguish2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Anguish
- Value for money
- Desert Angel
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Anguish
- Fragranxe ranking
- Desert Angel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Desert AngelLe ChameauAnguishSpirit Of KingsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 30%Had 4%Want 67%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageAnguish
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDesert AngelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
oud92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
white floral61%
warm spicy100%
oud91%
woody83%
amber74%
smoky65%
balsamic56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both oud, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
SaffronRose
Heart2 to 3 hours
White Flowers
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberOudMusk
Top20-30 mins
SaffronJasmineBergamotSage
Heart3-4 hrs
AmberwoodGeraniumWhite Flowers
Base8-12+ hrs
IncenseOudSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedar
Category winnerAnguishLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,438
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#67,060
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerDesert AngelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDesert Angel by Le Chameau introduces an oriental profile built around traditional Eastern elements. The scent opens with a sharp flash of saffron paired against a deep rose note, delivering an immediate warm spicy and floral tone. As the opening settles, a bouquet of white flowers softens the spice, adding a creamy, …
Reviews →Anguish by Spirit Of Kings delivers a heavy, opulent burst of saffron, bergamot, and sweet herbal sage right from the first spray. As it settles onto skin, rich amberwood and clean geranium balance out an intense base of dark oud, smoky incense, and earthy patchouli. While unlisted, a sweet undertone reminiscent of ca…
Reviews →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, Desert Angel or Anguish?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Desert Angel is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Anguish is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Desert Angel for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Anguish for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Desert Angel or Anguish?
They last about the same: Desert Angel 80/100, Anguish 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Desert Angel or Anguish?
Anguish projects furthest (Anguish 75/100, Desert Angel 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Desert Angel and Anguish smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, White Flowers and Oud.
Is Desert Angel or Anguish better for summer or winter?
Desert Angel suits day or night wear; Anguish suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Desert Angel and Anguish?
Desert Angel has top notes of Saffron and Rose, heart notes of White Flowers, a base of Amber, Oud and Musk. Anguish has top notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Amberwood, Geranium and White Flowers, a base of Incense, Oud, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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