Fragrance comparison

Initial vs Angel Collector 2019

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 754 ratings analysed

Initial

Boucheron

4.09684 votes

Rank #2,996 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Angel Collector 2019

Mugler

4.4370 votes

Rank #25,612 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Collector 2019 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Initial
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Angel Collector 2019
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Initial1/7

Angel Collector 20196/7

Ratings & consensus: Angel Collector 2019
Community sentiment: Angel Collector 2019
Longevity: Angel Collector 2019
Sillage & projection: Angel Collector 2019
Value for money: Angel Collector 2019
Versatility: Angel Collector 2019
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Initial

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InitialBoucheron

Angel Collector 2019Mugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%

4.43/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

684 votes

57%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAngel Collector 2019

SillageAngel Collector 2019

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

honey61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and honey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperCassisRed currant leafMandarin Orange

Heart

PatchouliRoseJasmineWildflowers

Base

HoneyMuskAlmond

Top15-30 mins

Cotton CandyPineappleCoconutMelonCassisBergamotMandarin OrangeJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyPlumApricotPeachCuminNutmegRoseOrchid

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliChocolateCaramelVanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCassis, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Angel Collector 2019, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,996

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#25,612

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerInitialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Initial by Boucheron opens with a sharp bite of black pepper and tart cassis before settling into a warm floral heart. Created in 2000 by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this composition merges dark red currant leaf with rich honey and powdery almond. The spice cuts through the sweet nectar, preventing the jasmi…

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Mugler Angel Collector 2019 houses the iconic Eau de Parfum inside a shimmering star flacon. It opens with an unmistakable blast of spun sugar, juicy melon, and tart cassis before diving into dark cocoa, rich honey, and damp, earthy patchouli. Do not overspray this. The scent is dense and polarising. It thrives in fre…

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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, Initial or Angel Collector 2019?

Angel Collector 2019 takes 6 of 7 categories. Initial is rated 4.09/5 from 684 votes; Angel Collector 2019 is rated 4.43/5 from 70 votes. Choose Initial for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Angel Collector 2019 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Initial or Angel Collector 2019?

Angel Collector 2019 lasts longest (Angel Collector 2019 82/100, Initial 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Initial or Angel Collector 2019?

Angel Collector 2019 projects furthest (Angel Collector 2019 80/100, Initial 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Initial and Angel Collector 2019 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and honey accords. Common notes include Cassis, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Initial or Angel Collector 2019 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Angel Collector 2019 is the stronger pick. For winter, Initial is the stronger pick. Angel Collector 2019 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Initial and Angel Collector 2019?

Initial has top notes of Pepper, Cassis, Red currant leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine and Wildflowers, a base of Honey, Musk and Almond. Angel Collector 2019 has top notes of Cotton Candy, Pineapple, Coconut and Melon, heart notes of Honey, Plum, Apricot and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Caramel and Vanilla.