Is Noted Aromas Los Angeles a dupe of Mugler Angel?

Angel EDP

Mugler by Olivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris Original Acquired

Los Angeles EDP

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Angel Eau de Parfum bottle Angel EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1992 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Los Angeles Eau de Parfum bottle Los Angeles EDP
£55.60 from
50ml at Perfume Click
Best value £0.59/ml (100ml)
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£15.00 from
50ml at Noted Aromas
Best value £0.20/ml (100ml)
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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 - Los Angeles EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Mugler Angel (1992) - cotton candy, honey and patchouli translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Angel EDP A Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles EDP

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

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.

Los Angeles

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Patchouli-chocolate-cotton candy natural cool weather fit.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Date, formal evening, statement.

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
78%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Mandarin, Bergamot, Honey

Key Differences

Adds chocolate and praline, drops amber and blackcurrant

Where to buy

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