Fragrance comparison

Messages vs Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 641 ratings analysed

Messages

Mariella Burani

4.2232 votes

Rank #34,740 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

Angel Schlesser

4.06609 votes

Rank #24,547 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II takes 4 of 7 categories.

Messages
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Messages2/7

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II4/7

Ratings & consensus: Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II
Community sentiment: Messages
Longevity: Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II
Sillage & projection: Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Messages
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MessagesMariella Burani

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition IIAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

4.06/ 5 · 609 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

34%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

609 votes

Category winnerMessagesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

SillageAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

white floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderTonka BeanSandalwoodCarnationVirginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseJasmineVioletBergamotLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

PralineSaffronCarnation

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaAmberVirginia CedarMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Carnation, Virginia Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Messages, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall89

Winter78

Day100

Night64

Spring19

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMessagesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men11

Unisex52

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Messages by Mariella Burani presents an aromatic floral woody profile built around fresh herbal nuances and smooth base layers. The fragrance leads with a brisk, clean lavender accent that feels crisp and slightly cooling. As the scent settles, classic floral elements emerge, pairing soft rose and lily-of-the-valley w…

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Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with fresh rose and violet petals. As the initial brightness settles, warm praline and earthy saffron come forward to soften the floral bouquet. The base grounds the fragrance with heavy patchouli, dry Virginia cedar, and rich amber that l…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Messages or Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II takes 4 of 7 categories. Messages is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes; Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II is rated 4.06/5 from 609 votes. Choose Messages for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Messages or Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II lasts longest (Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II 76/100, Messages 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Messages or Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II projects furthest (Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II 70/100, Messages 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Messages and Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Carnation, Virginia Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Messages or Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II better for summer or winter?

For summer, Messages is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II is the stronger pick. Messages suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Messages and Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II?

Messages features Lavender, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Carnation and Virginia Cedar. Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II has top notes of Rose, Jasmine, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Saffron and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.