Is Poundland Stitch No.5 a dupe of Mugler Angel?
Angel EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1992 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Stitch No.5 EDT
Angel and Stitch No.5 sit at opposite ends of the fragrance world, and the gap is obvious from the first spray. Angel is a heavyweight, high-intensity gourmand built on a divisive, heavy-hitting blend of patchouli and sugar that fills a room and stays there. It is a dense, artistic scent, made for longevity and impact rather than subtlety. Stitch No.5 goes the other way: a light, short-lived EDT built for easy, casual wear. It swaps Angel's dark patchouli core for a crisp, linear apple-and-cedar profile that barely lingers. They share a little floral and citrus overlap, but that is where the resemblance ends. Angel is the bold, attention-seeking signature scent; Stitch No.5 is the low-stakes, budget-friendly pick for daily wear, where neither sillage nor longevity is the point.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Angel
- Stitch No.5
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a bold, high-impact signature scent.
- You appreciate complex, long-lasting gourmand profiles.
- You prefer iconic, artistic fragrances over generic ones.
- You need an affordable option for daily casual wear.
- You prefer light, crisp scents over heavy patchouli.
- You want an unobtrusive fragrance for the office.
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.
Lemon, bergamot and apple make a sharp opening, then lily of the valley and jasmine soften it into white woods. Light, tidy and fresh, but it is gone well before lunch.
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
Base Notes
Jasmine
3%
vs
10%
Musk
2%
vs
5%
Lily of the Valley
1%
vs
15%
Bergamot
1%
vs
20%
Patchouli
12% share of the perfume
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
Vanilla
5% share of the perfume
Pineapple
4% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
4% share of the perfume
Blackberry
3% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
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
Mandarin
2% share of the perfume
Apricot
2% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
1% share of the perfume
Orchid
1% share of the perfume
Melon
1% share of the perfume
Coconut
1% share of the perfume
Bergamot
1%
vs
20%
Lily of the Valley
1%
vs
15%
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
Jasmine
10% share of the perfume
Musk
2%
vs
5%
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
Lemon, apple and lily of the valley are fresh and cool, so spring and summer suit it best. In winter it vanishes.
Occasions
Light and unobtrusive, it is fine for the office, casual days and the gym bag. It lacks the presence for evenings out.
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 4 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Jasmine, Bergamot
Adds apple and cedar, drops amber and apricot
Where to buy
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