Lacura Guardian Eau de Parfum bottle Lacura Guardian
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F Gender F
2023 Year -
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Inspired by Angel Eau de Parfum bottle Inspired by Angel

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lacura Guardian
Juicy pineapple and coconut meet creamy caramel and patchouli in this unapologetically sweet, bold dupe. Guardian is a fun, crowd-pleasing gourmand with punchy projection, perfect for those who crave attention and sugar-dusted warmth.
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Our Verdict - Inspired by Angel
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Mugler's Angel (1992) - the Olivier Cresp and Yves de Chiris patchouli-cotton candy gourmand that invented the modern sweet-gourmand category, here translated into a cotton candy-bergamot opening over honey and blackberry into a patchouli-chocolate close. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening feminine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 8%
Floral 14% 9%
Fruity 25% 27%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 43% 47%
Warm 7% 6%
Woody 5% 5%
Earthy 10% 10%
Animalic 5% 2%
Fresh 10% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lacura Guardian EdP
Inspired by Angel EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coconut 28% vs 22%
Bergamot 16% vs 26%
Only in Lacura Guardian
Pineapple 35% Mandarin 20%
Only in Inspired by Angel
Cotton Candy 34% Melon 18%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 18% vs 14%
Honey 16% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 27% vs 27%
Vanilla 21% vs 17%
Tonka Bean 13% vs 15%
Only in Lacura Guardian
Cacao Butter 18% Amber 11% Musk 8%
Only in Inspired by Angel
Caramel 19%

Accords

Lacura Guardian Inspired by Angel
90%
Sweet
95%
Patchouli
90%
85%
Gourmand
63%
Fruity
75%
Vanilla
70%
Earthy
65%
54%
Warm Spicy
55%
49%
Caramel
30%
Powdery
Sweet shared
90%
95%
90%
85%
Fruity shared
63%
75%
70%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
54%
55%
49%
30%

Performance

Lacura Guardian Inspired by Angel
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lacura Guardian

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The lush sweetness, tropical fruits and caramel warmth make Guardian vibrant for spring and fall, while its richness avoids being cloying in moderate heat. Its heavy gourmand aspect is less suited to the coldest or hottest extremes.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With its bold, sweet and fruity-gourmand profile, Guardian excels for dates and casual outings but can be overwhelming for office or sporty settings. Its statement character is less formal but perfect for making an impression.

Inspired by Angel

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Patchouli-chocolate-gourmand structure peaks in autumn and winter; summer too heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Bold gourmand statement is built for date and evening; formal works for fans of the style. Not built for sport, office.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
91%
Accord
54%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Fruity, Warm Spicy accords and Bergamot, Coconut notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lacura Guardian
Inspired by Angel
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