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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2021 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Angel Dust
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Which Should You Buy?
This Annick Menardo gem is a divisive love-it-or-hate-it scent. Some swear it's a £500 niche dupe, others call it 'boring' or 'ashtray vibes'. Reformulation rumours and temperamental performance mean it's a bit of a gamble, but the original was a unique, smoky, spicy-woody banger.
Angel Dust is pure chaos in a bottle. Some are utterly obsessed with its cosy, 'your-skin-but-better' vibe, while others reckon it's a screechy, headache-inducing scrubber that smells of pickles, BO, or a smoker's car. Try before you buy, obviously.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 11% |
| Floral | 4% | 5% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 2% |
| Sweet | 11% | 19% |
| Warm | 32% | 27% |
| Woody | 19% | 14% |
| Earthy | 11% | 6% |
| Animalic | 27% | 33% |
| Fresh | 13% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear, while the warm, woody, and spicy character lends itself well to casual and date settings, especially in cooler weather. It's generally too subtle and not fresh enough for sport, and a touch too 'everyday' for peak formal events.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This is a quiet, 'skin scent' fragrance with intimate projection, making it ideal for office, casual wear, and even sport. Its subtle, clean character won't offend in professional settings, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events. Many reviews highlight its 'lounging at home' appeal.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Powdery, Amber accords and Bergamot, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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