Fragrance comparison

Lua vs Angel Les Parfums de Cuir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,233 ratings analysed

Lua

Xerjoff

4.06658 votes

Rank #6,736 PowderyCitrus

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18%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir

Mugler

4.39575 votes

Rank #1,553 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lua
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lua1/7

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir6/7

Ratings & consensus: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Community sentiment: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Longevity: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Sillage & projection: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Value for money: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Versatility: Lua
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuaXerjoff

Angel Les Parfums de CuirMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel Les Parfums de CuirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

658 votes

55%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

575 votes

Category winnerAngel Les Parfums de CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAngel Les Parfums de Cuir

SillageAngel Les Parfums de Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAngel Les Parfums de CuirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

musky84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

animalic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonOrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPink Pepper

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

LeatherCotton CandyCassiaCoconutMelonJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyBlack CurrantApricotPlumRed BerriesPeachIrisOrchid

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliDark ChocolateCaramelTonka BeanVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMelon, Bergamot, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Angel Les Parfums de Cuir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring23

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day61

Night100

Category winnerLuaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#1,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerAngel Les Parfums de CuirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lua opens with a splash of sweet melon, tart orange, and bergamot before settling into a soapy heart of powdery iris, lily of the valley, and rose. A soft base of musk and vanilla anchors the scent. It suits bright spring mornings and warm summer office wear for anyone who appreciates a refined, clean aesthetic.

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Angel Les Parfums de Cuir takes Mugler’s famous patchouli-gourmand formula and wraps it in a supple leather jacket. Spray it once, and a brief hit of solvent alcohol quickly reveals tart bergamot, sweet cotton candy, and ripe apricot. You will notice the leather right away. It does not smell like animal dung or harsh …

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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, Lua or Angel Les Parfums de Cuir?

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir takes 6 of 7 categories. Lua is rated 4.06/5 from 658 votes; Angel Les Parfums de Cuir is rated 4.39/5 from 575 votes. Choose Lua for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Angel Les Parfums de Cuir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lua or Angel Les Parfums de Cuir?

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir lasts longest (Angel Les Parfums de Cuir 77/100, Lua 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lua or Angel Les Parfums de Cuir?

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir projects furthest (Angel Les Parfums de Cuir 71/100, Lua 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lua and Angel Les Parfums de Cuir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Melon, Bergamot, Iris and Musk.

Is Lua or Angel Les Parfums de Cuir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lua is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Les Parfums de Cuir is the stronger pick. Angel Les Parfums de Cuir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lua and Angel Les Parfums de Cuir?

Lua has top notes of Melon, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. Angel Les Parfums de Cuir has top notes of Leather, Cotton Candy, Cassia and Coconut, heart notes of Honey, Black Currant, Apricot and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Caramel and Tonka Bean.