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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
| 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% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Patchouli-chocolate-gourmand structure peaks in autumn and winter; summer too heavy.
Occasions
Bold gourmand statement is built for date and evening; formal works for fans of the style. Not built for sport, office.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Fruity, Warm Spicy accords and Bergamot, Coconut notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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