Angel Eau de Parfum vs Madawi Gold Edition Eau de Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Angel EDP

The Essence Vault's interpretation of Mugler's Angel (1992) - Olivier Cresp and Yves de Chiris's cotton-candy-patchouli pioneer that invented the modern gourmand category, here translated into a budget reading with the cotton-candy-patchouli-vanilla spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and night-out wear.

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Our Verdict - Madawi Gold Edition EDP

This Gold Edition is a big, bold, fruity-vanilla bomb that people absolutely adore, though its intensity might be a bit much for some. Expect compliments and a scent that screams 'luxury'.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Angel EDP

Madawi Gold Edition EDP

Notes

Only in Angel

Cotton Candy 44% Bergamot 28% Coconut 28%

Only in Madawi Gold Edition

Fruity 59% Cardamom 41%

Only in Angel

Honey 21% Apricot 18% Red Berries 17% Blackberry 17% Orchid 14% Plum 14%

Only in Madawi Gold Edition

Tonka Bean 41% Pineapple 33% Jasmine 26%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 27% vs 33%

Vanilla 24% vs 66%

Only in Angel

Chocolate 17% Caramel 17% Tonka Bean 14%

Accords

Angel Madawi Gold Edition

75%

Vanilla

100%

95%

Sweet

72%

85%

Patchouli

54%

75%

Fruity

83%

45%

Warm Spicy

77%

65%

Caramel

White Floral

56%

Aromatic

55%

Amber

49%

Balsamic

48%

Floral

48%

Vanilla shared

75%

100%

Sweet shared

95%

72%

Patchouli shared

85%

54%

Fruity shared

75%

83%

Warm Spicy shared

45%

77%

Caramel

65%

White Floral

56%

Aromatic

55%

Amber

49%

Balsamic

48%

Floral

48%

Performance

Angel Madawi Gold Edition

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Potent

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Angel

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Patchouli-vanilla-chocolate gourmand is winter-natural; warm months too heavy.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Formal

Bold-feminine evening - date, evening, night-out natural. Polarising for office.

Madawi Gold Edition

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its strong projection and longevity, it's best reserved for occasions where it can shine without overwhelming a space. It’s a fantastic choice for date nights and formal events, though perhaps a bit too potent for daily office wear or sports.