Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Angel
Angel by Mugler (1992) is built around Cotton Candy, Coconut, Cassia, Honey. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Cotton candy meets patchouli in the collision that invented the modern gourmand. »
- 1
Mugler · 1996
A*Men
Shared notes: Caramel, Honey, Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean. What differs: Lavender, Mint, Bergamot. Same family (Gourmand Oriental). Positioned as Masculine.
- 2
Prada · 2011
Candy
Shared notes: Caramel, Honey, Vanilla. What differs: Musk, Powdery Notes, Benzoin. Same family (Gourmand Oriental).
- 3
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2017
Scandal
Shared notes: Honey, Caramel, Tonka Bean, Patchouli. What differs: Blood Orange, Mandarin, Pink Pepper.
- 4
Parfums de Marly · 2013
Oajan
Shared notes: Honey, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli. What differs: Cinnamon, Osmanthus, Benzoin. Positioned as Unisex.
- 5
Guerlain · 2009
La Petite Robe Noire
Shared notes: Tonka Bean, Vanilla. What differs: Cherry, Almond, Bergamot. Same family (Gourmand Oriental).
- 6
Xerjoff · 2015
Naxos
Shared notes: Honey, Tonka Bean, Vanilla. What differs: Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon. Positioned as Unisex.
- 7
Yves Saint Laurent · 2014
Black Opium
Shared notes: Vanilla, Patchouli. What differs: Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Pear. Same family (Gourmand Oriental).
- 8
By Kilian · 2007
Love Don't Be Shy
Shared notes: Caramel, Vanilla. What differs: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Neroli.
- 9
Sol de Janeiro · 2020
Sol Cheirosa 62
Shared notes: Caramel, Vanilla. What differs: Pistachio, Almond, Heliotrope.
- 10
Tom Ford · 2016
Soleil Blanc
Shared notes: Coconut, Tonka Bean. What differs: Pistachio, Bergamot, Cardamom. Positioned as Unisex.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Angel?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, A*Men by Mugler is the closest: it shares 5 notes with Angel, including Caramel, Honey, Patchouli.
What is an alternative to Angel from another house?
Candy (Prada, 2011) picks up Caramel, Honey, Vanilla in a different interpretation.
Which other Mugler perfume is similar to Angel?
At Mugler, A*Men (1996) is the closest, sharing Caramel, Honey, Patchouli.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.