Thierry Mugler Angel

I won a 100ml bottle of the Thierry Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum in a competition.

The bottle was a rather striking tall star shaped bottle with a large, easy to use spray nozzle on top.

I'm not an expert at describing perfume scents but this was quite a strong, spicy scent, certainly not subtle, but quite nice for what I would consider to be special occasions.

Unfortunately, within 30 mins of being on my skin it took on a chlorine smell which was really noticeable. It smelt like I'd been cleaning the bathroom or laundry - not really the scent I was going for. My skin does react like this to certain perfumes, and unfortunately this was one of them. I haven't been able to figure out which ingredient causes this reaction, but if you also find that certain perfumes react on your skin, then this may be one that you treat with caution.

I tend to buy musky, spicy fragrances, but someone strongly recommended Angel, so I thought I'd try something different, to my expense! This is a very unique fragrance, unfortunately not for me. I think very few can carry it off. It is very strong and unlike any other fragrance I've ever smelt. So if you like to be different and have the right skin to compliment the scent, go for it. But I find it too sickly and overpowering.

Fragrance is such a personal thing. This one usually falls into the love camp or the can't stand camp. I'm somewhere in between. I love stron fragrances but not of the overly sweet variety. Because Angel is so strong, sweet, almost chocolatey it takes on a life of its own if too much is used. If someone else is wearing this and they walk into a room it usually takes over. Definitely a statement fragrance and not for the faint hearted.

I was given a bottle of this fragrance about a year ago. I dont mind it as it is very plesant but it isn't my favorite fragrance. It is very strong so you only need one or two sprays for it to last all day. I could definitely see it as someones signature fragrance, kind of like Samsara or Opium. Would be great as a night fragrance,use it to make a statement.

A distinct sweet, musk scent is how I would describe this fragrance. It can be overpowering if you spray to much, so a little goes a long way.

I bought this perfume on the recommendation of a lovely sales assistant at a dutyfree shop in Brisbane airport. And I'm glad I did. From the bottle (which is refillable) to the scent, everything appealed.

It's a very distinctive perfume too - two men have asked me if I'm wearing Angel, then remarked it's their favourite perfume on a woman. Which I guess is a good thing!

Currently I'm taking a break from Angel (I bought the new Ingrid Starnes perfume - divine!) but will return to it again in winter.

This is a nice bed time scent. Warm cozy long lasting although it has cotton candy as a fragrance note Its not a juvenile perfume. Sensual warm and a bit intoxicating - I could describe this to the original alien scent too but alien seems more floral. Angel notes red berries plum and black berry and citrus fruits plus bergamot in the make up giving the idea that it's got a fresh tang or tartness but no - this one is a musky powdery vanilla sweet fragrance but it's not extremely sweet like other more affordable and modern scents. Not as sweet or with a synthetic note like pink sugar. Long lasting classic. It's a good quality product but I only rate it a bit poor as it's not one I would wear often.

I had never heard of this but was gifted the set. Don't like the bottle design and smell isn't for me. Will use it as a back up but won't b re purchasing

I bought a set of perfume minis and this really stood out to me. Recently just finished it (was a mini star but it lasted my heaps of wears) and thought I'd write a review.

I typically go for young, fresh, floral or sweet perfumes. This is definitely outside my comfort zone. It's quite a heavy blend of musk and patchoulli, sprinkled with some spiciness and vanilla. The scent lasts for ages on my skin and clothes, and it fades down to become more sweet and lighthearted. Initially I also get a hint of peppermint, but it's well blended and doesn't stick out. I'm very careful to only put on a tiny amount, because this is S.T.R.O.N.G!

I wouldn't go for this on warmer days, because it can be a bit overpowering and almost cloying. But it's perfect for cold, wintery days like a spicy latte for your nose. Very intruiging and sophisticated scent but I don't think I'll buy the full size. It's a little too much for me and even though I love it on occasion, it's not worth me emptying my wallet for something I wouldn't wear everyday.