Angel Iced Star, a colorful new release from Mugler Some perfumes are so famous that one never tires of rediscovering them Such is the case with the iconic Angel by Thierry Mugler. It must be said that it literally revolutionized the history of perfumery for women, by becoming the first gourmand composition in history.
In 1992, Thierry Mugler created a feminine perfume that would become a legend: Angel. Since its release, this feminine fragrance has continued to reinvent itself, giving rise to countless variations of its scent. In 2021, history repeats itself once again and Angel is once more making headlines. Oriental and gourmand, this juice offers an entirely new reinterpretation, between polar freshness and intoxicating warmth. So, what ingredients does its formula contain? A breakdown of its scent and composition.
Angel, the first gourmand perfume in history
To better understand the composition of this perfume, one must revisit its history. When it was released in 1992, Angel by Thierry Mugler sounded like a small revolution. Indeed, until then, no perfumer had dared to explore the register of gourmand fragrances. Yet Thierry Mugler was convinced that gourmand perfumes held something regressive within them, likely to appeal to a wide audience. When he proposed a feminine fragrance with a scent close to something edible, he encountered numerous refusals from perfumers. Olivier Cresp, however, believed in his project. Together, they imagined a perfume of tender regression, evoking the scent of funfairs. This is how Angel was created. Since its release, it has continued to captivate women, and its praline breath can boast of having paved the way for many other creations. Indeed, today, gourmand perfumes are among the most popular.
The new warm-cold contrast of Angel Iced Star by Thierry Mugler
Unlike the original Angel, Angel Iced Star relies on a deep duality between warmth and freshness. It is a true journey of the senses, resting on two main facets. The first draws on exoticism. Juicy and heavenly, it contains raw materials from the other side of the world. The freshness of coconut water combines with a tangier pineapple. This gives the fragrance sparkle and opens the way to a sweet register. Opposed to this is another, far more voluptuous and warm facet. Praline, inseparable from the Angel collection, is still present. Gourmand in nature, it here dares an assertive sensuality, notably by pairing with the woody depth of patchouli. It should be noted, in passing, that this raw material is specially cultivated for Thierry Mugler and comes from sustainable development supply chains.
Unlike most perfumes, Angel Iced Star is not discovered by starting from the top notes and gradually moving toward the base notes. Here, there are two dominant facets, opposite in every way. Yet they merge perfectly. With Angel Iced Star, Thierry Mugler delivers a dreamlike vision of a glacial landscape. Here, the snow is illuminated by a dazzling sun. The result is a true spectacle of light, a powerful warm freshness, like the emotion of a new desire.