Fragrance comparison

Vanille Patchouli vs Angel Secret Star

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Vanille Patchouli

Parfums Berdoues

3.7520 votes

Rank #44,951 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Angel Secret Star

Mugler

3.6715 votes

Rank #48,182 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Vanille Patchouli
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Angel Secret Star
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vanille Patchouli2/5

Angel Secret Star2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille PatchouliParfums Berdoues

Angel Secret StarMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 21%Had 19%Want 60%

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerVanille PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAngel Secret Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

chocolate77%

sweet69%

amber61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliDark ChocolateVanillaAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring44

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#48,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVanille PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille Patchouli by Parfums Berdoues is an oriental vanilla fragrance built around an earthy, cocoa-dusted profile. It opens with an immediate burst of natural, slightly green patchouli that feels grounded and resinous rather than sharp. Warm amber steps forward early, softening the herbal edge before rich dark choco…

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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, Vanille Patchouli or Angel Secret Star?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Vanille Patchouli is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Angel Secret Star is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Vanille Patchouli for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Angel Secret Star for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanille Patchouli or Angel Secret Star?

They last about the same: Vanille Patchouli 74/100, Angel Secret Star 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vanille Patchouli or Angel Secret Star?

Angel Secret Star projects furthest (Angel Secret Star 68/100, Vanille Patchouli 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille Patchouli and Angel Secret Star smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Vanille Patchouli or Angel Secret Star better for summer or winter?

Vanille Patchouli suits daytime wear; Angel Secret Star suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille Patchouli and Angel Secret Star?

Vanille Patchouli features Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean. 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.