Is Divain Angel a dupe of Mugler Angel?

Angel EDP

Mugler by Olivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris Original Acquired

Angel EDP

Divain   Inspired Acquired
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Angel Eau de Parfum bottle Angel EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1992 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Angel EDP
Angel is a groundbreaking scent that defined the gourmand genre, exploding with sweet, edible notes over a dark, patchouli-rich base. Daring and unmistakable, it commands attention and leaves a magnetic, unforgettable trail.
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Our Verdict - Angel EDP
Divain's Angel channels Mugler Angel's iconic cotton candy-patchouli-chocolate contrast fairly closely, though the sweetness reads a touch harsher and less rounded than the trailblazing original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Angel EDP A Angel EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Angel EDP
Angel EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cotton Candy 14% vs 24%
Coconut 13% vs 18%
Melon 12% vs 18%
Bergamot 12% vs 22%
Pineapple 12% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 13% vs 20%
Caramel 13% vs 22%
Vanilla 13% vs 23%
Sandalwood 10% vs 13%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Angel Angel
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Angel

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Angel's dense, ultra-sweet, and spicy gourmand profile with chocolate, caramel, and patchouli makes it ideal for cold weather and fall-winter wear, where its richness shines without becoming cloying. It can be overwhelming in heat, but some enjoy its warmth in early spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Angel is bold and commanding, best suited for evening, dates, or formal occasions where making a statement is desired. Its projection and intensity can overwhelm in close or informal settings, so it's less fitting for office or sporty wear.

Angel

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A dense oriental gourmand suited to cold winter nights and evening events.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Bold and statement-making, best for formal or glamorous evening occasions.

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.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 14 of its 15 notes, including Jasmine, Bergamot, Red Fruits

Key Differences

Adds chocolate, drops amber and apricot

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