Fragrance comparison

Initial vs Angel Passion Star

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 838 ratings analysed

Initial

Boucheron

4.09684 votes

Rank #2,996 FloralFruity

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22%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Angel Passion Star

Mugler

4.34154 votes

Rank #4,433 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Passion Star takes 6 of 7 categories.

Initial
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Angel Passion Star
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Initial1/7

Angel Passion Star6/7

Ratings & consensus: Angel Passion Star
Community sentiment: Angel Passion Star
Longevity: Angel Passion Star
Sillage & projection: Angel Passion Star
Value for money: Angel Passion Star
Versatility: Angel Passion Star
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 Passion StarMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%

4.34/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel Passion StarRating 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

60%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerAngel Passion StarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAngel Passion Star

SillageAngel Passion Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAngel Passion StarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

caramel77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fruity

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 CandyCoconutCassisMelonMandarin OrangeBergamotJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyRed BerriesBlackberryApricotPlumPeachOrchidLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliChocolateVanillaCaramelAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCassis, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Angel Passion Star, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring46

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night98

Category winnerAngel Passion StarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,996

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#4,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

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 Passion Star brings the famous 1992 gourmand blueprint into a crimson collector bottle. The opening hits fast with sticky cotton candy, tart red berries, and sweet coconut shavings. Give it five minutes. A sharp wave of perfumer alcohol clears out, making room for rich dark chocolate, buttery caramel, and…

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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 Passion Star?

Angel Passion Star takes 6 of 7 categories. Initial is rated 4.09/5 from 684 votes; Angel Passion Star is rated 4.34/5 from 154 votes. Choose Initial for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Angel Passion Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Initial or Angel Passion Star?

Angel Passion Star lasts longest (Angel Passion Star 80/100, Initial 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Initial or Angel Passion Star?

Angel Passion Star projects furthest (Angel Passion Star 79/100, Initial 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Initial and Angel Passion Star smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Cassis, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Jasmine.

Is Initial or Angel Passion Star better for summer or winter?

For summer, Angel Passion Star is the stronger pick. For winter, Initial is the stronger pick. Angel Passion Star suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Initial and Angel Passion Star?

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 Passion Star has top notes of Cotton Candy, Coconut, Cassis and Melon, heart notes of Honey, Red Berries, Blackberry and Apricot, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Vanilla and Caramel.