Is Lidl Aura Angelica a dupe of Mugler Angel?
Angel EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDT |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Aura Angelica EDT
Angel by Mugler is the more distinctive, harder-to-find pick: a cult favourite with a bolder, more characterful profile. Aura Angelica by Lidl is the safer buy, lighter, easier to wear and far more affordable. Angel is the richer of the two, more divisive, and the better option for fans chasing the original Angel DNA without the full-strength intensity. Aura Angelica leans into a casual floral-spicy mood suited to low-key, everyday autumn wear. Go for Angel if prestige, uniqueness and collector appeal matter to you. Go for Aura Angelica if you want budget-friendly charm and an easygoing scent.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Angel
- Aura Angelica
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want the more iconic, collectible fragrance.
- You prefer a stronger signature with cult appeal.
- You want a softer take on classic Angel.
- You do not mind hunting for a discontinued scent.
- You want the cheaper everyday option.
- You prefer a lighter, casual floral-spicy scent.
- You want an easy autumn fragrance for relaxed wear.
- You care more about value than prestige.
Angel with the volume turned down. The praline and red berries are still there, and patchouli and vanilla still run the show, but the eau de toilette is lighter and easier to live in.
Lemon and green tea open a heart of angelica, orange blossom, jasmine and water lily with a flash of pink pepper, over musk, cedar and amber. Gentle, luminous and everyday.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Red Fruits
15% share of the perfume
Praline
14% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
14%
vs
12%
Musk
10%
vs
8%
Cedar
9%
vs
8%
Patchouli
17% share of the perfume
Red Fruits
15% share of the perfume
Praline
14% share of the perfume
Bergamot
10% share of the perfume
Vanilla
9% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Despite being an EDT, this fragrance boasts impressive longevity and sillage, making it a bit much for a formal office setting. Its alluring mix of sweet and spicy notes makes it perfect for date nights and casual outings, where its character can shine without overpowering. It's too heavy for sports.
Seasons
Green tea, angelica and soft florals are at their best in the in-between seasons, spring and autumn.
Occasions
Gentle and clean, it suits casual days and the office, with enough charm for a quiet date. It is not formal.
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 3 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Pink Pepper
Adds bergamot and patchouli, drops amber and angelica
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
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