Fragrance comparison

Rose d'Artiste vs Angel Secret Star

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Rose d'Artiste

Diane Castel

4.002 votes

Rank #60,878 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Angel Secret Star

Mugler

3.6715 votes

Rank #46,190 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Secret Star takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rose d'Artiste
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Angel Secret Star
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rose d'Artiste1/5

Angel Secret Star4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Secret Star
Sillage & projection: Angel Secret Star
Value for money: Rose d'Artiste
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Angel Secret Star
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Secret Star

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose d'ArtisteDiane Castel

Angel Secret StarMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAngel Secret Star

SillageAngel Secret Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value30

Category winnerRose d'ArtisteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

floral61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both vanilla, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotCassis

Heart1 to 2 hours

RoseJasmine

Base1 to 2 hours

Tonka BeanVanilla

Top15-30 mins

JasmineCotton CandyBergamotCoconutMelonMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseOrchidHoneyPeachBlackberryPlumRed Berries

Base8-12+ hrs

MuskPatchouliDark ChocolateTonka BeanAmberVanillaCaramel

Category winnerAngel Secret StarLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring44

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAngel Secret StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose d'Artiste by Diane Castel combines bright citrus and fruit with sweet floral layers and an oriental gourmand base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with tart cassis, giving the opening a crisp, slightly green quality. Soon after, the scent softens into a gentle heart where rose meets clas…

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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, Rose d'Artiste or Angel Secret Star?

Angel Secret Star takes 4 of 5 categories. Rose d'Artiste is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Angel Secret Star is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Rose d'Artiste for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Angel Secret Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose d'Artiste or Angel Secret Star?

Angel Secret Star lasts longest (Angel Secret Star 74/100, Rose d'Artiste 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose d'Artiste or Angel Secret Star?

Angel Secret Star projects furthest (Angel Secret Star 68/100, Rose d'Artiste 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose d'Artiste and Angel Secret Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Rose d'Artiste or Angel Secret Star better for summer or winter?

Rose d'Artiste suits daytime wear; Angel Secret Star suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose d'Artiste and Angel Secret Star?

Rose d'Artiste has top notes of Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.