Fragrances inspired by Angel Eau de Parfum
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 26 of its 27 notes, including Amber, Musk, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds chocolate, drops dark chocolate
What they share
Shares 26 of its 27 notes, including Amber, Musk, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds chocolate, drops dark chocolate
What they share
Shares 20 of its 22 notes, including Amber, Musk, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds cassia and chocolate, drops blackcurrant and caraway
What they share
Shares 14 of its 15 notes, including Jasmine, Bergamot, Red Fruits
The main difference
Adds chocolate, drops amber and apricot
What they share
Shares 13 of its 14 notes, including Jasmine, Bergamot, Honey
The main difference
Adds chocolate, drops amber and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 16 of its 17 notes, including Amber, Musk, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds chocolate, drops blackcurrant and caraway
What they share
Shares 13 of its 14 notes, including Mandarin, Bergamot, Blackcurrant
The main difference
Adds chocolate, drops amber and apricot
Our verdict
While both Angel and Guardian deliver a bold, sweet gourmand experience, Angel is deeper and more nuanced, with a complex patchouli-cocoa base that gives it a dark, mysterious edge.
What they share
Shares 14 of its 15 notes, including Amber, Musk, Dark Chocolate
The main difference
Adds praline, drops apricot and blackberry
Choose Guardian when
You want a fun, budget-friendly gourmand.
What they share
Shares 13 of its 27 notes, including Bergamot, Cotton Candy, Coconut
The main difference
Adds amber and blackcurrant, drops chocolate
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Mandarin, Bergamot, Honey
The main difference
Adds chocolate and praline, drops amber and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Honey, Apricot, Cotton Candy
The main difference
Adds chocolate, drops amber and bergamot
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Mandarin, Bergamot, Rose
The main difference
Adds chocolate and praline, drops amber and apricot
What they share
Shares 9 of its 27 notes, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds apricot and blackberry, drops chocolate
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Jasmine, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds citrus and fruity notes, drops apricot and bergamot
Our verdict
While both share a gourmand patchouli profile, Angel is a daring, statement-making icon, while Gourmand Patchouli offers a softer, more modern interpretation.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cedar and iris, drops amber and apricot
Choose Gourmand Patchouli when
You prefer a more subtle gourmand experience.
Our verdict
Angel by Mugler is the bold, high-impact choice: a sweet gourmand with dark patchouli depth, strong projection, and a trail that reads as luxurious.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Amber, Musk, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds pink pepper, drops apricot and blackberry
Choose Sparkling Sky when
You want a very affordable everyday fragrance.
Our verdict
Choosing between Angel and Aura Angelica is a study in extremes.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 27 notes, including Musk, Amber, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds apricot and bergamot, drops angelica and cedar
Choose Aura Angelica when
You are shopping on a strict budget for daily wear.
Our verdict
Angel and Stitch No.5 sit at opposite ends of the fragrance world, and the gap is obvious from the first spray.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Jasmine, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds apple and cedar, drops amber and apricot
Choose Stitch No.5 when
You need an affordable option for daily casual wear.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Mugler. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.