Is Dossier Gourmand Patchouli a dupe of Mugler Angel?
Angel EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1992 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Gourmand Patchouli EDP
While both share a gourmand patchouli profile, Angel is a daring, statement-making icon, while Gourmand Patchouli offers a softer, more modern interpretation. Angel's boldness stems from its amplified sweetness and potent patchouli, creating a polarizing yet unforgettable experience. Gourmand Patchouli dials down the intensity, opting for a smoother, more versatile wear. The choice hinges on whether you crave a fragrance that commands attention or one that provides a comforting, everyday gourmand experience. Angel is a unique statement, Gourmand Patchouli a contemporary evolution.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Angel
- Gourmand Patchouli
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a bold, attention-grabbing fragrance.
- You appreciate a strong patchouli presence.
- You love intensely sweet and gourmand scents.
- You want a fragrance with iconic status.
- You prefer a more subtle gourmand experience.
- You want a versatile, everyday fragrance.
- You like a smoother, less polarizing scent.
- You prefer modern interpretations of classic profiles.
The scent that made sweetness respectable. Cotton candy, caramel and dark chocolate sit on a deep patchouli base, with fruit and honey in between. The original gourmand: huge, unmistakable and strictly for cold nights.
Patchouli, vanilla and tonka under a rose and orris heart, with bergamot and pink pepper on top. A warm, sweet-spicy gourmand for autumn evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Honey
8% share of the perfume
Red Fruits
6% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
4% share of the perfume
Blackberry
3% share of the perfume
Plum
2% share of the perfume
Rose
2% share of the perfume
Caraway
2% share of the perfume
Peach
2% share of the perfume
Apricot
2% share of the perfume
Orchid
1% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
1% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Iris
6% share of the perfume
Rose
4% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Patchouli
12%
vs
18%
Vanilla
4%
vs
17%
Tonka Bean
2%
vs
12%
Rose
2%
vs
4%
Sandalwood
1%
vs
10%
Bergamot
1%
vs
8%
Honey
8% share of the perfume
Cotton Candy
7% share of the perfume
Caramel
7% share of the perfume
Dark Chocolate
7% share of the perfume
Red Fruits
6% share of the perfume
Amber
5% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
5% share of the perfume
Pineapple
4% share of the perfume
Jasmine
4% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
4% share of the perfume
Blackberry
3% share of the perfume
Musk
2% share of the perfume
Plum
2% share of the perfume
Caraway
2% share of the perfume
Peach
2% share of the perfume
Mandarin
2% share of the perfume
Apricot
2% share of the perfume
Orchid
1% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
1% share of the perfume
Melon
1% share of the perfume
Coconut
1% share of the perfume
Cedar
15% share of the perfume
Iris
6% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
6% share of the perfume
Bergamot
1%
vs
8%
Cotton Candy
7% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
5% share of the perfume
Pineapple
4% share of the perfume
Jasmine
4% share of the perfume
Mandarin
2% share of the perfume
Melon
1% share of the perfume
Coconut
1% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
6% share of the perfume
Rose
2%
vs
4%
Honey
8% share of the perfume
Red Fruits
6% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
4% share of the perfume
Blackberry
3% share of the perfume
Plum
2% share of the perfume
Caraway
2% share of the perfume
Peach
2% share of the perfume
Apricot
2% share of the perfume
Orchid
1% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
1% share of the perfume
Iris
6% share of the perfume
Patchouli
12%
vs
18%
Vanilla
4%
vs
17%
Tonka Bean
2%
vs
12%
Sandalwood
1%
vs
10%
Caramel
7% share of the perfume
Dark Chocolate
7% share of the perfume
Amber
5% share of the perfume
Musk
2% share of the perfume
Cedar
15% 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
Chocolate, caramel and patchouli come into their own in autumn and winter. Spring is tolerable, and summer heat makes it suffocating.
Occasions
Dramatic and carrying, it is built for dates and nights out. It is overwhelming in an office and wrong for sport.
Seasons
Vanilla, tonka and patchouli are cosy and warm, so autumn is the best fit, with winter and spring following. Summer heat is too much.
Occasions
Warm and soft, it suits dates, evenings and, lightly applied, the office. It is a little casual for a formal event.
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 9 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla, Patchouli
Adds cedar and iris, drops amber and apricot
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