Is Inspired Oil Perfumes Angel a dupe of Mugler Angel?
Angel EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1992 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Angel Oil
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Inspired By Angel pushes the cotton candy-caramel sweetness up even further than Mugler's already-maximal original, so the patchouli that anchors and darkens the real Angel gets overwhelmed by an even sweeter, more one-note gourmand.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
A big, sweet gourmand built for cold weather, when the caramel and praline read cosy rather than cloying.
Occasions
Playful and indulgent rather than office-appropriate, it suits evenings and dressed-up 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.
Shares 26 of its 27 notes, including Amber, Musk, Jasmine
Adds chocolate, drops dark chocolate
Where to buy
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