Dent de Lait is a polarizing niche fragrance that appeals to those seeking unconventional, gender-neutral scents with an eerie quality. While some appreciate its unique metallic-to-creamy progression and workplace-appropriate subtlety, others find the metallic/bloody opening and soapy qualities off-putting, making it a risky blind buy.
Positive
Unique, unconventional scent with creepy/uncanny valley quality
Subtle and versatile - appropriate for work and daily wear
Interesting evolution from fresh/metallic opening to creamy drydown
Gender-neutral and minimalist aesthetic
Negative
Divisive metallic/bloody note that some find off-putting
Can smell soapy or aldehydic to some wearers
Community Sentiment Pulse — Angel
Mixed
49 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
5.5
/10
Angel is a polarizing fragrance with a devoted following for its original formula, but the current reformulation disappoints many fans. While some appreciate the sweeter variants like Angel Nova, others find the modern version overly peppery, harsh, and patchouli-forward compared to the beloved original.
Positive
Iconic fragrance that introduced many to perfume
Sweet, gourmand quality appeals to fruit and dessert scent lovers
Angel Nova variant offers affordable fruity alternative
Negative
Current formula is heavily reformulated and divisive compared to original
Patchouli and cold/harsh green notes dominate for many wearers
Overpowering and choking even in cold weather for some
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Dent de Lait and Angel?+
Dent de Lait is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2017) dominated by Metallic accords. Angel is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mugler (1992) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 1 accord: Vanilla.
By community rating, Dent de Lait scores 3.65/5 vs Angel at 3.55/5. On r/fragrance, Dent de Lait sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Angel is 5.5/10 (mixed). Dent de Lait's standout strength: Unique, unconventional scent with creepy/uncanny valley quality. Angel's standout strength: Iconic fragrance that introduced many to perfume. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Dent de Lait and Angel smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Dent de Lait: Dent de Lait is a polarizing niche fragrance that appeals to those seeking unconventional, gender-neutral scents with an eerie quality. Angel: Angel is a polarizing fragrance with a devoted following for its original formula, but the current reformulation disappoints many fans.
Which lasts longer, Dent de Lait or Angel?+
Dent de Lait: Very subtle projection may be too quiet for some Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Dent de Lait vs Angel?+
Dent de Lait scores highest for spring wear; Angel scores highest for all seasons wear. Dent de Lait leans daytime, Angel leans daytime.
Very subtle projection may be too quiet for some
Difficult to describe and hard to blind buy with confidence
Multiple versions (Nova, Elixir, Fantasm) lack consistency and similarity
