Our take
What does Angel Muse smell like?
Quentin Bisch composed Angel Muse in 2016 as a variation on Mugler's 1992 Angel. The patchouli stays, but the praline changes shape: hazelnut leads this time. The opening is a surprise, with bitter grapefruit and fizzy pink pepper. Then the hazelnut arrives, toasted and creamy, with an unashamed chocolate-spread effect. A few red berries lighten the load. The base holds it together. Vetiver brings an earthy dryness the original Angel never had, while patchouli keeps the family resemblance. Vanilla and cocoa remind you this is still a gourmand. It is less radical than its elder and easier to wear. Sources disagree slightly on the exact pyramid. It appears to be fading from shelves, though no discontinuation has been confirmed.
When to wear it
Autumn and winter, weekends or evenings. One or two sprays, since the hazelnut carries a long way.
It belongs to the Oriental / Amber family. Angel Muse is one of 28 creations by Mugler in our encyclopedia.
