Fragrance comparison

Silver Light vs Angel Silver Brilliant 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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54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Angel Silver Brilliant Star

Mugler

4.0015 votes

Rank #45,961 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Silver Brilliant 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 Silver Brilliant 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 Silver Brilliant Star3/5

Ratings & consensus: Angel Silver Brilliant Star
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Silver Brilliant Star
Sillage & projection: Angel Silver Brilliant 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 Silver Brilliant StarMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerAngel Silver Brilliant 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

47%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAngel Silver Brilliant Star

SillageAngel Silver Brilliant Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value25

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%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

white floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet and caramel

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

Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyCoconutJasmineMelonRed BerriesBergamotCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyBlackberryApricotPlumPeachOrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

ChocolatePatchouliVanilaCaramelTonka BeanAmberMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day44

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#45,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Angel Silver Brilliant Star by Mugler encases the legendary 1992 oriental vanilla composition inside a collectible, Swarovski crystal-studded silver bottle. Two sprays deliver a burst of spun cotton candy, tart red berries, and bergamot before plunging headfirst into rich honey and dark cocoa. Earthy patchouli anchors…

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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 Silver Brilliant Star?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star takes 3 of 5 categories. Silver Light is rated 3.29/5 from 58 votes; Angel Silver Brilliant Star is rated 4.00/5 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 Silver Brilliant 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 Silver Brilliant Star?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star lasts longest (Angel Silver Brilliant Star 90/100, Silver Light 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Light or Angel Silver Brilliant Star?

Angel Silver Brilliant Star projects furthest (Angel Silver Brilliant Star 83/100, Silver Light 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Light and Angel Silver Brilliant Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Cotton Candy, Jasmine, Coconut and Bergamot.

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

Angel Silver Brilliant Star suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Light and Angel Silver Brilliant 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 Silver Brilliant Star has top notes of Cotton Candy, Coconut, Jasmine and Melon, heart notes of Honey, Blackberry, Apricot and Plum, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanila and Caramel.