Fragrance comparison

Lady Rose vs Angel Black Brilliant Star

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Lady Rose

Mith

4.502 votes

Rank #43,939 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Angel Black Brilliant Star

Mugler

3.9624 votes

Rank #21,410 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Black Brilliant Star takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lady Rose
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Angel Black Brilliant Star
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lady Rose1/4

Angel Black Brilliant Star3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Black Brilliant Star
Sillage & projection: Angel Black Brilliant Star
Value for money: Lady Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Black Brilliant Star

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lady RoseMith

Angel Black Brilliant StarMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

54%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAngel Black Brilliant Star

SillageAngel Black Brilliant Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLady RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

woody69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

caramel69%

citrus61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesLemonMandarin OrangeCassisGreen LeavesWatermelon

Heart

RoseGeraniumSea NotesPine TreeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Guaiac WoodMuskOakmossAmber

Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyMelonCoconutCassisMandarin OrangeJasmineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyPlumOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesRosePeachApricot

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliDark ChocolateVanilaCaramelAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Rose. Durations are only published for Angel Black Brilliant Star, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring58

Summer42

Fall67

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#21,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAngel Black Brilliant StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lady Rose by Mith wears like a fresh green rose with bright citrus, watery fruit and an aromatic edge. The rose stays central, but it is surrounded by leafy notes, sea air, soft woods and clean musk, so it reads breezier than a rich jammy floral. Best for spring and daytime wear, especially if you like rose with a sha…

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Angel Black Brilliant Star encases Mugler's legendary 1992 gourmand formula in a midnight crystal collector flask. Do not overspray this. The scent opens with a loud pop of spun sugar, juicy melon, and tropical coconut before shifting into a thick wave of dark chocolate, honey, and earthy patchouli. It is sweet, earth…

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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, Lady Rose or Angel Black Brilliant Star?

Angel Black Brilliant Star takes 3 of 4 categories. Lady Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Angel Black Brilliant Star is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Lady Rose for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Angel Black Brilliant Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lady Rose or Angel Black Brilliant Star?

Angel Black Brilliant Star lasts longest (Angel Black Brilliant Star 73/100, Lady Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lady Rose or Angel Black Brilliant Star?

Angel Black Brilliant Star projects furthest (Angel Black Brilliant Star 79/100, Lady Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lady Rose and Angel Black Brilliant Star smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Rose.

Is Lady Rose or Angel Black Brilliant Star better for summer or winter?

Lady Rose suits daytime wear; Angel Black Brilliant Star suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lady Rose and Angel Black Brilliant Star?

Lady Rose has top notes of Red Berries, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Sea Notes and Pine Tree, a base of Guaiac Wood, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber. Angel Black Brilliant Star has top notes of Cotton Candy, Melon, Coconut and Cassis, heart notes of Honey, Plum, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Vanila and Caramel.