Fragrance comparison

From The Ashes vs Angel Etoile Mystique

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

From The Ashes

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #34,139 AmberWoody

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Angel Etoile Mystique

Mugler

4.3277 votes

Rank #9,772 SweetCherry

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

From The Ashes takes 3 of 5 categories.

From The Ashes
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Angel Etoile Mystique
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

From The Ashes3/5

Angel Etoile Mystique2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: From The Ashes
Sillage & projection: From The Ashes
Value for money: From The Ashes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Angel Etoile Mystique
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Etoile Mystique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

From The AshesThe Dua Brand

Angel Etoile MystiqueMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

4.32/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

56%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityFrom The Ashes

SillageFrom The Ashes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerFrom The AshesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

musky77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

cherry92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

chocolate61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mexican chocolateCanadian balsamWoodsy NotesTonka BeanBlackberryLeatherCognacAmberSuedeMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mexican chocolateCherryCognacVanilleCaramelWhite HoneyAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerAngel Etoile MystiqueLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring52

Summer56

Fall84

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAngel Etoile MystiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

From The Ashes by The Dua Brand is a dense leather fragrance built around dark fruits, boozy warmth, and resinous woods. The scent opens with a distinct splash of boozy cognac alongside tart blackberry and soft suede leather. As it settles, rich Mexican chocolate brings a bittersweet depth that balances against Canadi…

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Mugler Angel Etoile Mystique delivers a dense, dark twist on the legendary gourmand DNA. The opening bursts with boozy cognac and tart macerated cherry. It feels heavy immediately. Rich Mexican chocolate merges with bitter caramel and thick white honey across the heart. Unlike the sharp patchouli blast of the original…

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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, From The Ashes or Angel Etoile Mystique?

From The Ashes takes 3 of 5 categories. From The Ashes is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Angel Etoile Mystique is rated 4.32/5 from 77 votes. Choose From The Ashes for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Angel Etoile Mystique for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, From The Ashes or Angel Etoile Mystique?

From The Ashes lasts longest (From The Ashes 100/100, Angel Etoile Mystique 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, From The Ashes or Angel Etoile Mystique?

Projection is very close: From The Ashes 75/100, Angel Etoile Mystique 74/100 for sillage.

Do From The Ashes and Angel Etoile Mystique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mexican chocolate, Cognac and Amber.

Is From The Ashes or Angel Etoile Mystique better for summer or winter?

From The Ashes suits evening wear; Angel Etoile Mystique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in From The Ashes and Angel Etoile Mystique?

From The Ashes features Mexican chocolate, Canadian balsam, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Blackberry. Angel Etoile Mystique features Mexican chocolate, Cherry, Cognac, Vanille and Caramel.