Angel Extrait de Parfum

(Review of Angel Excessive Extrait) This is best version of Angel, full stop. Yes, I understand that’s quite a statement given the massive number of flankers Mugler has created for its blockbuster debut from 1992; it is no less contentious to say a flanker is better than the original as well. I should provide context by also saying that I have never been a huge fan of Angel, certainly not to the level of fandom that it has always garnered. I do honestly like it, but in the competition of Angel versus Alien I am most definitely Team Alien. But Angel Excessive Extrait... this puts me on the fence. Firstly, it retains all of the famous gourmand qualities of the original. Excesses of chocolate patchouli, vanilla, brown sugar, and touches of fruit. Unlike the original though, in EE they are luxurious. This is not the milk chocolate candy bar of the original, it’s a sultry, deep, dark, rich artisanal chocolate. The vanilla isn’t a sugared-up baking extract, it’s earthy oils pulled straight from the bean. The brown sugar is now more like molasses, a cooked maple syrup type note that is robust and a touch bitter. The fruit is boozy, dark blue and black. Then there is the musk, and a lot of it. EE is does not shy away from the civet and animalic musks, they are massive and loud in the classic vintage manner. Generally speaking then, EE smells like a far more nuanced, luxurious, and “adult” gourmand compared to the original Angel’s somewhat puerile and crass approach. Despite its heaviness, richness and excessiveness - what a great name for this flanker, too - it never reaches a point of being too much. It doesn’t go so sweet or gourmand that I feel like I might dry heave; it doesn’t take up all of the space in the air around me, never letting me catch a break; it doesn’t cloy at my nose or coat my skin like cling film. It feels vibrant and dynamic while also being elegant and stately. It might be the best gourmand I own, and quite easily one of the best I’ve ever smelled.

This is a thicker heavier version of the original. It's very boozy !!!! Smells like raisins soaked in liqueur ,rum and lots of honey !,, its fantastic really. It doesn't list honey here but on the packaging it says honey was added so I assume it was forgotten here? Another thing it smells of is AMBER but I see none listed. I wonder if the notes are the one listed for the other swarofxki elixir It's a bit like the flankers that come out in the winter time, liquer, taste and leather angel. It's just really rounded and full. Thick! A dap on each wrist is enough. Update, reminds me strongly of Miss Dior le perfum. It's the thick vanilla patchouli amber and the sweetness they share. Both my favourites ! Update ; I don't find myself wear it much bc I just love to SPRAY and dabbing is not my thing. But I filled it in a spray bottle , just a small amount , and boy what a mistake. Its sooooo strong and smells forever bc too much comes out. I guess there is a reason why it's dabbed. Its pure honey liquer. Gourmand to the extreme.

A more opulent, smooth, boozy, heady yet refined version of Angel with a cleaner and toned down patchouli. I agree on the rum soaked fruits & cocoa..& i almost detect tuberose in the beginning. Extremely decadent, voluptuous & sensual...i swear i also detect a slight civet note in the base..which is gorgeous (if thats what it is)..

As a long-time wearer of Angel (was my signature scent when I was 15 years old), I have to say that I feel kind of like I paid $200 for the same old thing with less sillage. If you do not like the scent of Angel and have always "tried" to like it, you will not like this either. If you like the scent, but not the monsterous sillage, this wears a bit closer to the skin, just doesn't radiate so much. I don't get much chocolate out of this, not like the Taste of Angel where bittersweet chocolate is very obvious. This is still a vanilla perfume. I also don't know whether it is my imagination, but it seems spicier than the EDP. More peppery somehow, as I don't recall ever thinking Angel was anything other than sweet. At 15 years old when I first purchased Angel, I hated spice, so I just think this is somehow more spicy. If forced to scrutinize, I might add that this seems to maybe have less fruit than the original Angel. If you do not already own the EDP, and you have the money to burn, and maybe you are a Leo like me who loves luxury and spoiling oneself, this may be worth considering as an alternative to the EDP. But if you own the EDP like I do, it's not different enough. I wish I had saved my $200 for something I didn't already own! Update: I put the gorgeous bottle into storage. Somehow my dad was moving boxes around and the bottle somehow was smashed, spilling every last drop! The bottle was absolutely stunning, one of the most beautiful I have ever seen :*( and now it's $200 completely down the toilet!!! :*(

I was extremely excited to get my hands of a 10ml angel extrait from 2004 (instinct star). As it's not listed on fragrantica I decided to put my review on the three listed - each with different notes but I'm SURE the same scent... The bottle was beautiful and the glass dabbed exquisite... imagine my SHOCK as it snapped off in my hand after a couple of applications!!! I had to carefully chisel my beautiful bottle with a hammer and nail to remove the rod and decant the precious juice... #beyondsad I bought it to wear but still.. it was 270 of 4200, and came in a black velvet box and a handwritten certificate! The scent itself is incredibly smooth and chocolate and honey heavy. Like halfway between liqueur and taste of. The patchouli is turned down a LOT. Sits closer to skin but lasts a very long time. This is 14 years old and starting to darken so performance is bound to have been affected. Still smells divine! I'm very glad to have it, most people will just think it is regular angel. If you are a connoisseur however... or an angel/mugler fan....