Angel Muse by Mugler

Hi, hope you’re all well. Before I give my opinion, let me clarify that A-MEN is one of my favorite fragrances, although I also like the classic Angel a lot. I bought it a few months ago at the Buenos Aires airport because it wasn’t available outside anymore. I liked it, though not as much as the A-MEN. It definitely reminds me of the classic Angel, but on my skin, Angel Muse is much fresher and more wearable; you can feel the freshness of the grapefruit at the start, although it’s not a fresh fragrance per se, just fresher than its older sister. It’s sweet but not cloying and has a much less marked earthy tone than the A-MEN. The opening is potent but then it relaxes, so it can be worn without issues on cool days, unlike the other one which I see only for night. This one is less mysterious, more informal, fun, and sparkly. I think it works for not-too-warm springs. Although I see it as more informal, I don’t say it doesn’t go well with semi-formal clothes, outings with friends, or family dinners. As for whether it smells like Nutella or hazelnut cream: in my experience, yes! It’s a scent that makes me smile, sweet and fun. Maybe it lacks mystery for dates since it stays sweet and is quite linear, although the grapefruit fades and it sweetens over time. The longevity is good, about six hours on my skin (I tend to apply a lot), so I have no complaints. Best regards from Buenos Aires.

I started with a 3ml oil from Perfumes Parlour without having heard of the original, just because it smelled like Nocilla (Nutella). I liked it a lot and later swapped this 30ml bottle. I’m delighted. The bottle is gorgeous; unlike mine, which I usually throw away after finishing, I’ll keep this one, plus it’s refillable. It has an organic, ergonomic, and futuristic shape. I like it more than Angel, though I need to take it slow since I’m still riding the initial hype. It has all the notes listed, and maybe some more. The Nocilla note is there too. I’ve read that some people don’t smell it, but for me, there’s a phase where I’m not sure if I’m smelling my wrist or a jar of Nocilla. Then it transforms into a blend of cocoa, vanilla, honey, and other delicious things. It’s gourmand, rough, earthy, and woody. It’s unisex, with masculine elements like vetiver, patchouli, pepper, and grapefruit, plus cocoa cream and hazelnuts. Sometimes I worry I’ll get bored because it’s linear, aside from the sharp opening with grapefruit and pepper. It’s very bold in its masculine expressions, which I’m not used to, but it wins me over anyway; it’s delicious. It has personality, sensuality thanks to that velvety cocoa, and decent sillage and longevity.

It starts as a patchouli bomb, very dirty and earthy, like chocolate in mud. Then it softens into a sweet hazelnut cream. I’m not fully convinced by the herbal dry down, so I mix it with Bianco Latte and it becomes a spectacular chocolate and cream dessert. It smells like a 70s poetess, bohemian, idealistic, sensitive, and a bit esoteric; picture Victorian robes, gold jewelry, and furs at music festivals, dancing barefoot on the grass. Aristocratic rebellion, forgotten and rediscovered talismans. Bohemian romance in libraries, mansions filled with antiques, earth after the rain, and hot chocolate in a storm. With ‘Spring is coming’ by Operating Theatre in the background. It’s not for everyone, but it’s a magnificent and unforgettable spell. That’s Angel Muse for me. I love putting it on my wrist before bed; it’s so precious I could cry.

Angel Muse doesn’t smell like Nutella to me, well, it does smell like hazelnut cream, but I detect the Angel Eau de Parfum DNA much more strongly, which is beautiful to me because it’s one of my favorite perfumes. At first, you get that strong patchouli DNA, giving way to grapefruit and chocolate with nuts. I wish I’d known about it much sooner because Angel Muse is truly precious; I bought it blind and have no regrets. It’s hard to find in my country, so wearing it makes me feel unique and special since I know it’s not a mass-market aroma haha. The longevity doesn’t disappoint, and the trail is ideal. I’d wear it always, but it’s better for cloudy, cold days <3

My relationship with Angel is unique. I recognize it as an innovative formula since its launch; in fact, I gave it one star because while I like it, I use it very little as it overwhelms me. I tried Muse and absolutely loved it, finding the tranquility I don’t find in Angel. Muse is pleasant, flatter, sweeter, lasts well, clings to the skin, feels velvety and rich. It’s not invasive. The citrus top notes fade quickly to reveal the sweet patchouli base that defines Muse. It’s not a summer scent, but it’s more wearable than the original Angel. The bottle is divine, a metallic stone like meteorite material containing liquid from the cosmos.

Upon application, a citrusy and sweet opening gives way to an enormous, eternal wave of patchouli, with that distinctive earthy-chocolatey aftertaste that’s so addictive and reminiscent of Gallagher’s Behold. To me, it also smells like honey. I’m not sure how the vetiver stands alone, but it’s there, adding a woody note that emerges around the two-hour mark. I’ve seen it compared to Natura’s Kriska Drama; they share some DNA, but they’re not the same: Natura’s is bland, overly fruity, and has that synthetic praline-like sweetness.

I can’t believe everyone told me to be careful buying this fragrance blind; I did, and I couldn’t be happier: a powerful, earthy, mossy opening leading into the chocolate scent I love so much, but not milky chocolate, more like a 70% dark chocolate bar, with impeccable longevity on me. The presentation is a marvel, looking like a spaceship and very lovely. It’s truly a shame it’s been discontinued as it’s a great perfume, ideal for cold days since it would be impossible to wear here in the heat.

Oh my god, what luck to have a miniature of this masterpiece and be in love with it. The opening is a citrus explosion (I smell oranges or mandarins, I’m not sure why) mixed with patchouli. Strong and peculiar, surely it will have detractors. Something like amaretto and earth. After a few minutes, it softens and a delicious milk chocolate appears with a slight vetiver base. I can’t wait for it to get colder so I can wear it. I feel so happy and I love it so much!!

I bought it for the beautiful packaging and because they said it was more wearable than Angel, understanding that tastes are subjective. I found it innovative, but it felt like vetiver, patchouli, and vanilla chocolate cream. Over time, it started smelling like vanilla cigarette smoke, like an air freshener. Definitely not my thing. Moderate longevity, total creativity in the fragrance. I wouldn’t recommend buying it blind or if you’re an Angel fan.

A powerful patchouli comes out (though it’s supposed to be the base note), feels a bit citrusy and spicy, then dries down to a Nutella-like chocolate. It’s a difficult perfume; not everyone likes it, and while I do, I advise against buying it blindly. My husband doesn’t like it. It lasts on clothes until you wash them and on skin for hours and hours; I can still smell it even after bathing. Not recommended for heat.

It disappointed me a lot. I love its fragrance and it smells glorious, but it doesn’t last even half an hour on skin and leaves no sillage. On clothes, it lasts a bit longer but still leaves no trace. Given the price, I expected better projection; plus, I use a lot of Alien, and with a couple of sprays, those perfumes last hours. I won’t refill it, and it’s a shame because the bottle is a masterpiece.

What a shame, it’s the best Mugler and they’ve discontinued it. I’ve resigned myself to keeping it as a precious treasure. Choco Violet has hazelnut, but it lacks that liquorish and citrusy note from the beginning and end found in the original. Mancera puts on too much musk that overwhelms everything. Mugler is powdery chocolate and patchouli, absolutely divine.

Full on patchouli: if you can’t handle it, move on. It can be strong and even give you a headache. But that patchouli blends with a creamy chocolate accord, like Nutella without being it, which balances out that earthy side. Medium projection and lasts about 12 hours. Perfect for fall and winter.

It’s delicious. At first, it smells exactly like the first version of Thierry Mugler’s Angel (now discontinued). Then it becomes sweeter, a bit chocolatey, but on my skin, the sweet grapefruit with lots of patchouli really stands out. I love it and it lasts more than 12 hours.

The first time I smelled it, I was scared; it smelled a lot like Angel with a strong patchouli opening that I didn’t like. Over time, the sweet notes, the chocolate, etc., came out, and I loved the dry-down.