Angel Refillable Eau de Parfum

A stranger in another state (where I was staying with grandchildren) was wearing this fragrance =- which was LOVELY. I approached this young lady and asked her if she would be offended if I asked her about her fragrance. She was delightful and told me about "ANGEL" and that I could find it at Nordstroms. Before leaving the store this wonderful young lady had looked through her purse to find a sample of the fragrance she said was "nearly gone" and gave it to me to try. I love it and will forever appreciate this young woman and her kindness. ANGEL will always remind me of the kindness of strangers and a fragrance that is memorable.

Launched in 1992, Angel has always been a divisive fragrance. One glance at the 'love' or 'hate' reviews over on Fragrantica or Basenotes should be enough to convince you that the words 'blind purchase' and 'Angel' do not belong in the same sentence! I first discovered this in the late 90's after smelling 'A Men' - the men's version of this fragrance on a work colleague. The unusual blend of Patchouli, tar, caramel and other sweet notes was the most intoxicating, head-turning fragrance I'd ever smelt on a man, it wasn't remotely like anything I'd smelt before. That was on a mid-week. Fast forward to that same weekend, the highlight of my day off was to get my hands on a tester for 'Angel', the female version of this scent. One spritz, a short walk around the store and I was back to purchase the bottle. Have been wearing this on and off ever since. At its heart it's not overly dissimilar to the men's version, the Patchouli is still the predominant note, in fact the initial blast is pure Patchouli to my nose with an undercurrent of chocolate. After a few minutes I get fruit and musk, and finally the dry down...Patchouli mixed in with caramel, vanilla and tonka. The musk in here smells similar to the musk that used to appear in older fragrances from the 80's which you don't find in fragrances any longer. Overall Angel is a very distinctive fragrance that is never once run of the mill or generic, even all these years later. By the same token that also makes it instantly recognizable. If you wear this, most people will know exactly what you are wearing, despite the fact that it smells slightly different to my nose on every person I walk past who wears this (less and less common nowadays). Silage and longevity are both good and just like the equally sweet if not sweeter variation 'Muse' - which I also love, this comforting, gourmand scent works much better during winter months. -> My ‘Nordstrom Beauty Top 7 must-have list’ (thought it might be useful to share my 7 favorite beauty products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Nordstrom) <- < 1. Hair Loss Treatment: Divine Herbal Hair Oil < 2. Concealer: ‘Mac’ - Studio Finish Concealer < 3. Lip Gloss: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil < 4. Mascara: ‘Lancome’ – Cilis Booster XL < 5. Anti-Aging Serum: Divine Herbal Facial Treatment Serum < 6. Mask: ‘Eve Lom’ – Radiance Transforming Mask < 7. Face Scrub: ‘Sisley' - Botanical Gentle Buffing Cream

I have worn Angel since the 1990s. It had long lasting power and the fragrance notes that stood out were the chocolate, cotton candy, vanilla. I would spray it on and the fragrance would last all day +. The New formula (which was changed since L'Oreal purchased Mugler and ruined it) does not last more than a few hours (if that) and the chocolate/vanilla is no more) It is more citrus. It is now a knock-off. I wish they would have discontinued Angel instead of creating a dupe that the company passes off as the real thing. I am very disappointed that I have lost a fragrance that I once LOVED.

Classic, beautiful fragrance! I think it smells a little different on every person. I get complements from friends and strangers every time I wear it. It's definitely one of my favorites!

Something has drastically changed. The perfume smells like a cheap Coty version of the original. When Mugler was sold to Clarins I had no issues with any changes. Now Mugler is owned by L'Oreal. I have worn this fragrance for over 20 years. I was selected as the Mistress of Scent to host a perfume launch party when they released Womanity and then again with the Taste of Fragrance line. I have ALWAYS loved the consistency of the product, its long-lasting qualities, and the compliments I get when wearing and layering it. It was my signature scent. SO WHY MESS WITH PERFECTION? All to save a buck? I recently received my latest new bottle because "The Source" has been out at my Nordstrom. Literally makes me want to cry because it has been so much a part of my identity. It's going back.

I believe this is a fragrance that you either like, very, very much, or not at all. There's no in between with Angel. Once it's sprayed, it stays with you until you bath it away. There is no fragrance I've ever worn that has brought more comments and compliments my way. I wear Angel mostly in the fall and winter, but it's a year-round frangrance, certainly. At work during the holidays, I had to write down the name of this frangrance for 6 men who just had to get it for their wives! All 6 of them did, in fact, go to Nordstrom and Angel went under the tree for the woman each spends the most time with! It's an enchanting, unique fragrance that sets any woman apart from the crowd. IT'S WONDERFUL!!

Wore this exclusively for almost 20 years…it was my scent, received compliments daily. Literally nobody can smell it, even right after I spray it. I’d pay $500 for the original :(

I have been enjoying this fragrance on others and finally bought it for myself. I shouldn't have waited. It's even better on me! So many compliments even at the end of the day. Will be a classic someday.

I have been enjoying ANGEL since it was first introduced, occasionally sampling a different fragrance, but always coming back to ANGEL. Men and women alike often ask why I smell so good and I reveal my secret. When needing more, I wish and wish someone would give me a gift of this, my favorite and must have perfume, but being the traditional lady that I am, I couldn't possibly ask for a gift. My family and friends are supposed to be mind readers,of course. So instead I purchase ANGEL and give it to my daughters and that makes me happy because it makes them happy. At my next opportunity, I order it for myself. I wish to be a star this week at my book talk about my newly published book with ANGEL all around me.

This has a special meaning to me. The scent changes a couple times before it finally settles in. Its lovely. Sweet but earthy.

What the heck happened?? Where’s the chocolate, the very element that made this scent so unique and special? What a HUGE AND UTTER DISAPPOINTMENT!! L’Oréal, do us a favor and don’t say “well, you know we all must change with the times” or “we are so sorry you are disappointed……”. Yes, we are “disappointed”, because it’s a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FRAGRANCE, and not even close to what it was, originally! You cannot take the main ingredient of a fragrance and say it’s just “modernizing”! NO, IT ISN’T, it’s a whole different fragrance, so much so that you cannot even call it by the same name! You also shame the name an ideal of Thierry Mugler, so SHAME ON YOU!! We don’t want to hear lame excuses, we just want our “Angel” back, plain and simple! Nothing short of this will do! Until and unless this happens, back this will go, and I will no longer be purchasing ANY Angel/Thierry Mugler titled fragrance….period!

I have been buying a refill of angel for my star for over 20 yrs. Recently I was told they wont refill due to covid. Since when has it been scientifically proven that covid is spread thru a refill. Disinfect the outside of the bottle and its as safe as any means. I had to buy a whole new bottle at a much higher price. I feel this is the stores way of gauging the customers for more money using the virus as leverage. Such a shame.