Fragrance comparison

Silver Light vs Angel Secret Star

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

Silver Light

Linn Young

3.2958 votes

Rank #21,222 SweetPatchouli

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52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Angel Secret Star

Mugler

3.6715 votes

Rank #48,182 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Secret Star takes 3 of 5 categories.

Silver Light
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Angel Secret Star
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Silver Light2/5

Angel Secret Star3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver LightLinn Young

Angel Secret StarMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerAngel Secret StarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

7%Hate

58 votes

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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAngel Secret Star

SillageAngel Secret Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value30

Category winnerSilver LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

patchouli92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

honey61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cotton CandyJasmineCoconutBergamotCassisMelonMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyApricotPlumPeachOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesRose

Base

PatchouliCaramelDark ChocolateAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

JasmineCotton CandyBergamotCoconutMelonMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseOrchidHoneyPeachBlackberryPlumRed Berries

Base8-12+ hrs

MuskPatchouliDark ChocolateTonka BeanAmberVanillaCaramel

InformationalShared notesCotton Candy, Jasmine, Coconut and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Angel Secret Star, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#48,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSilver LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Light by Linn Young opens with a sharp burst of spun cotton candy, juicy melon, and tangy cassis. Bright bergamot and sweet mandarin orange cut through the initial sugary blast, giving the top notes a fruity pop. The scent soon shifts into a heavy heart of dark honey, ripe plum, and soft jasmine. Deep patchoul…

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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, Silver Light or Angel Secret Star?

Angel Secret Star takes 3 of 5 categories. Silver Light is rated 3.29/5 from 58 votes; Angel Secret Star is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Silver Light for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Angel Secret Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver Light or Angel Secret Star?

Angel Secret Star lasts longest (Angel Secret Star 74/100, Silver Light 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Light or Angel Secret Star?

Projection is very close: Angel Secret Star 68/100, Silver Light 67/100 for sillage.

Do Silver Light and Angel Secret Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Cotton Candy, Jasmine, Coconut and Bergamot.

Is Silver Light or Angel Secret Star better for summer or winter?

Angel Secret Star suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Light and Angel Secret Star?

Silver Light has top notes of Cotton Candy, Jasmine, Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Apricot, Plum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Dark Chocolate and Amber. 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.