Fragrance comparison

Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid vs Angel Arty 2017

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

4 wins

Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid

mark.

4.1619 votes

Rank #22,813 ChocolateSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Angel Arty 2017

Mugler

4.1520 votes

Rank #28,867 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid takes 4 of 6 categories.

Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid
Choose it for a chocolate and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Angel Arty 2017
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid4/6

Angel Arty 20172/6

Ratings & consensus: Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid
Sillage & projection: Angel Arty 2017
Value for money: Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Angel Arty 2017
Fragranxe ranking: Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchidmark.

Angel Arty 2017Mugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 30%Had 23%Want 47%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

Category winnerSelf-Sanctuary Chocolate OrchidRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

45%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySelf-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid

SillageAngel Arty 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSelf-Sanctuary Chocolate OrchidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

chocolate100%

sweet83%

warm spicy65%

floral48%

cacao30%

sweet100%

fruity92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Dark ChocolateOrchid

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

MelonMandarin OrangeJasmineCassia

Heart2-4 hrs

BlackberryOrchidTropical FruitsHoney

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliDark ChocolateTonka BeanCaramelVanilla

Category winnerAngel Arty 2017Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring40

Summer80

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#28,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSelf-Sanctuary Chocolate OrchidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid by mark. delivers a direct, dessert-like profile centered on dark chocolate and sweet orchid. When sprayed, it presents a dry, bitter cocoa powder sensation rather than a sugary milk chocolate confection. As it settles, the floral element emerges, balancing the deep cacao aroma with a s…

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Mugler Angel Arty 2017 encases the house's legendary gourmand recipe in a graphic limited edition collector sleeve. Two sprays release a sharp burst of sweet melon, mandarin orange, and earthy patchouli. It is loud. The initial alcohol flash settles within three minutes into a decadent blend of dark chocolate, warm ho…

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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, Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid or Angel Arty 2017?

Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid takes 4 of 6 categories. Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid is rated 4.16/5 from 19 votes; Angel Arty 2017 is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid for a chocolate and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Angel Arty 2017 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid or Angel Arty 2017?

Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid lasts longest (Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid 73/100, Angel Arty 2017 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid or Angel Arty 2017?

Angel Arty 2017 projects furthest (Angel Arty 2017 75/100, Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid and Angel Arty 2017 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate and Orchid.

Is Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid or Angel Arty 2017 better for summer or winter?

Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid suits daytime wear; Angel Arty 2017 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid and Angel Arty 2017?

Self-Sanctuary Chocolate Orchid features Dark Chocolate and Orchid. Angel Arty 2017 has top notes of Melon, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cassia, heart notes of Blackberry, Orchid, Tropical Fruits and Honey, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Tonka Bean and Caramel.