New Perfume Review: Thierry Mugler Parfums Angel Eau Sucrée (Limited Edition) 2014 + Sorbet for A Summer’s Day Draw

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Earlier this month Thierry Mugler Parfums released Angel Eau Sucrée the newest version of Angel, the fragrance that has been one of the most polarizing, iconic and bestselling perfumes of the past two decades.   Created by Yves de Chiris and Olivier Cresp in 1992,  Angel's groundbreaking overdose of ethyl-maltol (the scent of candy floss/caramel) paired with natural patchouli, berries and a floral base, ushered in a wave of perfumes known as Gourmands.  Like most popular commercial fragrances, Angel has had many incarnations (a polite term for flankers). Each iteration of Angel I have worn since the mid-90s,  have been engaging and interesting forays that keep the decadently delicious soul of the classic alive and Angel Eau Sucrée is no exception.

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 Angel Eau Sucrée, was composed by Perfumer Dorothée Piot of Robertet who focused on the edible aspects of the original, while lowering the concentration to Eau De Toilette. Angel's unmistakeable DNA is there, but Mme. Piot chills the dominant notes into a demulcent scent that shimmers with a cool frostiness associated with refreshing summer desserts. The fruity opening of red berry sorbet captures the nose with an energizing wave of tartness. Frozen berries melt into a whipped chiffon-like heart of burnt meringue infused with floral aromas

Angel Eau Sucrée is more playful and lighthearted than its older sister.The caramel and candy floss are there, but Mme Piot uses a much lighter hand, creating an excellent "alter-ego" for those who just can't wear Angel. I wore Eau Sucrée during 80 Fahrenheit degree days working in my garden, and it was never too cloying or heavy. Parfums Mugler, once again has broken the flanker “mold” by releasing another Angel perfume that is neither boring nor diluted to within an inch of its fragrant life. It is said that Thierry Mugler created Angel from his memories of childhood days spent at summer fairs, Angel Eau Sucrée feels very close to that inspiration.  Sillage: good, then average. Longevity: very good (all day or all night).

Notes: Red berries sorbet, carmelized meringue accord, vanilla & patchouli

Disclosure: Review based on tester sample sent to me by Mugler Parfums via Clarins USA.

John Reasinger, Senior Editor & Natural Perfume Editor

 

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14 comments

  • Mmm, delicious. I like extremely sweet perfumes like Ambre a Sade and Casmir so I want to try this Angel. Though the original Angel is not my favorite, I did enjoy the Gout and the Liquor. I’m in the US.

  • Jennifer witt says:

    I am intrigued by the berry patchouli notes my favorite version of Angel is the original. I live in the US

  • What intrigues me most about Angel Eau Sucrée is the caramelized meringue accord. I like the original Angel the best because I like strong polarizing fragrances. What can I say, I’m weird like that. I’m in the US and thanks so much for the draw!

  • I am intrigued by the “red berries sorbet” note. 🙂
    Acqua Chic is my favorite version. US

  • I like the original Angel (1992). Burnt meringue is intriguing enough, count me in. U.S. ty

  • I just had a chance to smell a sample of my sister-in-law’s Angel a few weeks ago and really liked it. I’m intrigued by the caramelized meringue. I’m in the U.S. and appreciate your generous offer!

  • Fazal Cheema says:

    Angel has mostly been a cold weather scent so this one seems like a good flanker for summer..my favorite is Angel extrait which i have in one of those yearly 30ml flacons…i am in the US

  • The original Angel is just too much for me, but I’d like to try a lighter, fruity version. I’ve never sampled any other versions before. Thanks! I’m in the US.

  • Cynthia Richardson says:

    People seem to either love or hate Angel – few in-between. This new scent sounds like Jo Malone’s Red Currant and Cream (which I love in the summer). Thank you for wearing these fragrances you review in other-than-office settings. We like to hear how they wear in real life.

  • I really enjoy Angel, and this version is intriguing to me because because it sounds perfect for summer, and for Mugler’s inspiration for Angel: “memories of childhood days spent at summer fairs.” So far, the les parfums de cuir version of Angel is my favorite. I’m in the U.S. Thanks!

  • Kim Morgan says:

    I love the smell of salted pretzels dipped in sweet caramel — I bet this is very close to Angel Eau Sucrée.

  • ooh, this sounds delicious! i love a refreshing and light sorbet and this sounds like the olfactory equivalent of that. i have only tried the original angel, which i like very much, but in colder temperatures.

  • I still have a special place in my collection and heart for the original
    Angel. Angel Innocent is a close second, though I do love Sunessence,
    Sucree and the edt as well. Really and sadly for my wallet, I haven’t
    found an Angel flanker I don’t like. Thank you for the drawing!

  • I love Angel Violette and Angel Lily. I’d love to try this if it smells like a red berry sorbet! Thanks.