Angel Muse Eau de Toilette by Mugler

I loved it!

What a beautiful, delicious, and addictive perfume. To me, it’s a perfect unisex scent: although it’s sweet and chocolatey, the woods keep it in check. I imagine that the Akigalawood and vetiver add that delicious unisex nuance, balancing the sweetness just right. If you’re an extreme gourmand team, I recommend the EDP more, as it leans into chocolatey patchouli—very sensual but scandalous. In contrast, this EDT stays on the dividing line between an elegant perfume with presence and a casual, youthful gourmand.

I really like the opening (about the first 20 minutes), but this perfume has a terrible evolution on me. After that time, I start smelling a disgusting sweaty odor. I’ve tried wearing it a couple of times because the opening sometimes makes me think it won’t happen this time, but NO. It doesn’t matter if I showered right before; I’ve never experienced this with any other perfume, but for me, it’s a resounding NO 🙁

I had Angel by Thierry Mugler back in ’97, and it was my signature for years. Now I bought this Angel Muse EDT blind and was pleasantly surprised, as it reminds me a lot of that old version, especially due to the chocolate note they’ve now borrowed from the updated versions. I have to confess it also reminds me a bit of Calvin Klein’s Obsession in the dry-down, sensing that classic balsamic touch. I’m very happy with this new acquisition, not just for the nostalgia but for that tropical touch in the opening. It seems very original. I didn’t want to let it go before they discontinued it completely.

The opening is totally fruity; you can taste the passionfruit and blackcurrant, which are exquisite. Then it moves toward a mentholated phase (thanks to Akigalawood) and finally, you feel the Nutella. It seemed excellent to me—a better, more wearable version of the original Angel. Very current and unisex. I’d even recommend it more for men because that mentholated part is exquisite. The longevity is very good and it really masks nearby perfumes.

Angel Muse EDT is a modern gourmand, well-sweetened, that on my skin has a beautiful mentholated touch. I believe its fresh opening comes from patchouli and Akigalawood, which balance everything beautifully. At first, an excellent, sparkling, fruity passionfruit stands out, but quickly the menthol from the Akigalawood and the Nutella sweetness darken the vetiver in a prodigious way. It has an evolution worthy of Mugler and a sweet finish that isn’t flat thanks to the house’s signature. It nods to its grandfather, Angel EDP, and I’m loving it immensely. It feels incredibly original, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for some spark. If you don’t like fresh tropical fruit openings, think twice, because that passionfruit doesn’t last long—it’s not artificial, but it’s noticeable. On some skin types, the fruit should last longer, so test it before buying. A delightful gourmand that shows real bite and power worthy of an EDT. The best part is that sweet mentholation throughout its entire dry-down.

It starts off fruity with lots of passionfruit, tangerine, and lemon, giving it a slightly acidic touch, but within seconds it gains sweetness and that acidity fades. I feel it resembles the EDP quite a bit, just lighter and fresher. It feels potent, yet not heavy or overwhelming; gradually, the vetiver emerges, and by the 5-6 hour mark, what remains on my skin is chocolate. I like it quite a bit, especially because it’s different from my other perfumes—it’s fun and cozy. The longevity is good, though in the last few hours, starting from the sixth, it sits close to the skin. The sillage is wide at the beginning, and the bottle is very pretty.

Angel Muse EDT smells almost identical to the EDP, featuring that signature vetiver as the star, but the passionfruit notes add a joyful twist. It’s fruity, yet not tropical; for me, the vetiver and chocolate keep it perfect for cold weather. Since I prefer soft scents and the EDP overwhelms me, this version has won me over for being more wearable and feminine. The longevity is solid at 8 to 10 hours and never fails.