Fragrance comparison

Gourmand vs Angel Mugler Show Star

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gourmand

Olfactive O

4.0729 votes

Rank #21,825 SweetAmber

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Angel Mugler Show Star

Mugler

3.9175 votes

Rank #17,883 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gourmand takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gourmand
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Angel Mugler Show Star
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gourmand4/7

Angel Mugler Show Star3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gourmand
Community sentiment: Gourmand
Longevity: Angel Mugler Show Star
Sillage & projection: Angel Mugler Show Star
Value for money: Gourmand
Versatility: Gourmand
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Mugler Show Star

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GourmandOlfactive O

Angel Mugler Show StarMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

3.91/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerGourmandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

55%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

11%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerGourmandMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAngel Mugler Show Star

SillageAngel Mugler Show Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value46

Category winnerGourmandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

lactonic69%

patchouli61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyFigRum

Heart

MilkTonka BeanDark Chocolate

Base

PatchouliAmberVanilla Bean

Top20-30 mins

CoconutFruity NotesBergamotJasmineStrawberryMandarin OrangeMelonCassia

Heart3-4 hrs

HoneyPlumBlackberryRed BerriesRosePeachLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid

Base8-12+ hrs

CoumarinDark ChocolateVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliCaramelAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHoney, Tonka Bean, Dark Chocolate and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Angel Mugler Show Star, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer18

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerGourmandMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men15

Unisex23

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,825

PerfumerOlivia da Costa

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#17,883

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAngel Mugler Show StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gourmand by Olfactive O opens with a heavy pour of dark rum and warm honey, cutting through the initial chill of autumn. Unlike typical sugary dessert scents, this fragrance develops a thick, milky texture on the skin, supported by the nutty warmth of tonka bean and a faint fig fruitiness. It settles into a dry vanill…

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Mugler Angel Mugler Show Star delivers an intense, decadent blast of dark chocolate, chewy caramel, and ripe blackberry grounded by earthy patchouli. Spray lightly. The opening hits with sweet coconut, tart red berries, and bergamot before settling into warm honey and jasmine. It feels richer and slightly darker than …

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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, Gourmand or Angel Mugler Show Star?

Gourmand takes 4 of 7 categories. Gourmand is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes; Angel Mugler Show Star is rated 3.91/5 from 75 votes. Choose Gourmand for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Angel Mugler Show Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gourmand or Angel Mugler Show Star?

Angel Mugler Show Star lasts longest (Angel Mugler Show Star 73/100, Gourmand 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gourmand or Angel Mugler Show Star?

Angel Mugler Show Star projects furthest (Angel Mugler Show Star 63/100, Gourmand 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gourmand and Angel Mugler Show Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Honey, Tonka Bean, Dark Chocolate and Patchouli.

Is Gourmand or Angel Mugler Show Star better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gourmand is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Mugler Show Star is the stronger pick. Gourmand suits day or night wear; Angel Mugler Show Star suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gourmand and Angel Mugler Show Star?

Gourmand has top notes of Honey, Fig and Rum, heart notes of Milk, Tonka Bean and Dark Chocolate, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla Bean. Angel Mugler Show Star has top notes of Coconut, Fruity Notes, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Honey, Plum, Blackberry and Red Berries, a base of Coumarin, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.