Fragrance comparison

Initial vs Angel Secret Star

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 699 ratings analysed

3 wins

Initial

Boucheron

4.09684 votes

Rank #2,996 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Angel Secret Star

Mugler

3.6715 votes

Rank #48,090 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Initial takes 3 of 5 categories.

Initial
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Angel Secret Star
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Initial3/5

Angel Secret Star2/5

Ratings & consensus: Initial
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Secret Star
Sillage & projection: Angel Secret Star
Value for money: Initial
Versatility: Not scored
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 Secret StarMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerInitialRating 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

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAngel Secret Star

SillageAngel Secret Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value30

Category winnerInitialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and floral

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

JasmineCotton CandyBergamotCoconutMelonMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseOrchidHoneyPeachBlackberryPlumRed Berries

Base8-12+ hrs

MuskPatchouliDark ChocolateTonka BeanAmberVanillaCaramel

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,996

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#48,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

Reviews →

Mugler Angel Secret Star delivers an unapologetic rush of sweet spun sugar and dark earthy patchouli. It opens with an unmistakable solvent burst of bergamot, sweet melon, and sticky cotton candy. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol quickly evaporates, revealing ripe blackberry, golden honey, and velvety jasmine p…

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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 Secret Star?

Initial takes 3 of 5 categories. Initial is rated 4.09/5 from 684 votes; Angel Secret Star is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Initial for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Angel Secret Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Initial or Angel Secret Star?

Angel Secret Star lasts longest (Angel Secret Star 74/100, Initial 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Initial or Angel Secret Star?

Angel Secret Star projects furthest (Angel Secret Star 68/100, Initial 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Initial and Angel Secret Star smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Cassis, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose.

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

Angel Secret Star suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Initial and Angel Secret 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 Secret Star has top notes of Jasmine, Cotton Candy, Bergamot and Coconut, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Orchid and Honey, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Dark Chocolate and Tonka Bean.