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A divisive, discontinued gem that softens the original Angel's bold personality without losing its distinct character. People are absolutely gutted it's gone. If you want a more wearable version of a classic, this is it - if you can find it.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Mugler's Angel (1992) - Olivier Cresp and Yves de Chiris's cotton-candy-patchouli pioneer that invented the modern gourmand category, here translated into a budget reading with the cotton-candy-patchouli-vanilla spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and night-out wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 15% |
| Floral | 8% | 40% |
| Fruity | 18% | 65% |
| Green | 2% | 10% |
| Sweet | 30% | 95% |
| Warm | 17% | 75% |
| Woody | 12% | 55% |
| Earthy | 13% | 70% |
| Animalic | 4% | 20% |
| Fresh | 13% | 10% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
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
Patchouli-vanilla-chocolate gourmand is winter-natural; warm months too heavy.
Occasions
Bold-feminine evening - date, evening, night-out natural. Polarising for office.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Patchouli, Fruity accords and Bergamot, Red Berries notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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