Is Aldi Guardian a dupe of Mugler Angel?
Angel EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2011 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Guardian EDP
Lacura Guardian and Angel EDT share a sweet, fruity core, but diverge in intensity and availability. Guardian is a readily available, budget-friendly dupe that amplifies the gourmand aspects with prominent pineapple, coconut and caramel, resulting in a sweeter, bolder, and more modern vibe. Angel EDT, now discontinued, offers a softer, more powdery, and less overtly sweet interpretation of the original Angel. The biggest difference is availability - Guardian wins for ease of purchase, while Angel EDT may require some hunting on the resale market.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Angel
- Guardian
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a readily available, affordable option.
- You prefer a sweeter, fruitier, more gourmand fragrance.
- You enjoy bold scents that project well.
- You love pineapple, coconut, and caramel notes.
- You want a discontinued, harder-to-find fragrance.
- You prefer a softer, more powdery take on Angel.
- You appreciate a more subtle, nuanced scent.
- You want a less overtly sweet fragrance.
Angel with the volume turned down. The praline and red berries are still there, and patchouli and vanilla still run the show, but the eau de toilette is lighter and easier to live in.
A dessert trolley, and it wants you to notice. Pineapple and coconut hit tropical, praline, honey and orchid follow, and vanilla, cacao, tonka and patchouli make it thick. Loud, sweet and gourmand.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Red Fruits
15% share of the perfume
Praline
14% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Red Fruits
9% share of the perfume
Orchid
7% share of the perfume
Jasmine
6% share of the perfume
Honey
5% share of the perfume
Praline
5% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Base Notes
Patchouli
17%
vs
11%
Red Fruits
15%
vs
8%
Praline
13%
vs
4%
Musk
10%
vs
3%
Bergamot
10%
vs
4%
Vanilla
9%
vs
9%
Pineapple
10% share of the perfume
Coconut
8% share of the perfume
Chocolate
7% share of the perfume
Orchid
7% share of the perfume
Mandarin
6% share of the perfume
Jasmine
6% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
6% share of the perfume
Honey
5% share of the perfume
Amber
5% share of the perfume
Patchouli
17%
vs
11%
Musk
10%
vs
3%
Vanilla
9%
vs
9%
Cedar
10% share of the perfume
Chocolate
7% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
6% share of the perfume
Amber
5% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Despite being an EDT, this fragrance boasts impressive longevity and sillage, making it a bit much for a formal office setting. Its alluring mix of sweet and spicy notes makes it perfect for date nights and casual outings, where its character can shine without overpowering. It's too heavy for sports.
Seasons
Praline, honey and vanilla thrive in autumn, and winter is a close second. The pineapple and coconut let it work in spring, but summer heat is a stretch.
Occasions
Bold and sweet, it is built for dates and nights out. It is too loud for most offices and has no business at the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 15 notes, including Red Fruits, Musk, Bergamot
Adds amber and chocolate, drops cedar and pink pepper
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
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