“Welcome to Mugler, the fierce, fascinating, fantasy brand,” whispers Danièle Lahana-Aidenbaum, president of Mugler Fashion and Fragrances. “A place out of this world where luxury means excess and extraordinary.”
Hyperbolic, perhaps—if these words were coming from any other brand. In the case of Mugler, they are perfectly justified.
Consider their impact on the elusive world of perfumery. Back in 1992, the luxury house birthed a veritable fragrance revolution when they introduced the very first gourmand scent, poured into a mythical, five-point flacon for the ages: the blue star of Mugler’s iconic Angel. Now, Mugler adds to their galaxy with a latest, sensual duo: the tantalising, temptation-laden blends of Angel Fantasm Eau de Parfum Sensuelle, and A*Men Fantasm Eau de Parfum Sensuelle.
An amplified duo rather than a couple, these fragrances are connected by their shared, carnal patchouli heart.
A new skin addiction
“When imagining Angel Fantasm, we wanted to create an authorisation to unleash our deepest fantasies; a juicy, mouthwatering, and daring fragrance,” say Louise Turner and Jacques Huclier, the master perfumers behind both Angel and A*Men.
Their vision set the tone for Angel Fantasm’s indulgent, feminine scent. Here, the famed gourmand codes of the original Angel are steeped in lush sensuality for a perfume that’s at once amber, gourmand and fruity. There’s the enticing accord of juicy pineapple, melded with creamy coconut and voluptuously sweet tiaré blossom. Then, Angel’s gourmand patchouli signature is morphed with a modernised, luminous patchouli essence heart. Intensified by premium Bourbon vanilla, an impression that’s altogether enveloping is left behind.
Blend extends to bottle in terms of glamour. The first black star of the Angel galaxy, Angel Fantasm’s flacon reflects its searing sensuality, while also being the most fashion-driven Angel bottle yet. Its inspiration is drawn from the distorted black star pattern created by Casey Cadwallader, creative director of Mugler Fashion, to emblazon his beloved criss-crossed, multi-layer top.
Mugler’s fragrances have been refillable since 1992, and this sustainable nature endures. Available in an array of sizes from 10ml, Angel Fantasm’s 100ml bottle is eternally refillable.
Power from sensuality
Every note as decadent, A*Men Eau de Toilette arrives as Mugler’s latest incarnation of masculine fragrance, presented in a sensual medley of amber, woody and gourmand notes.
“This is the Mugler DNA,” share Huclier and Turner of their dynamic creation. “An addictive blend of chocolate grand cru and patchouli heart [push] A*Men to the absolute limit.”
Indeed, here the signature patchouli of Mugler is elevated with vigorous coffee absolute for a fragrance that’s supercharged and sensual. The scent bursts open with the vibrancy of citrus fruit, ramped up by bright bergamot essence and the cool spice of pink pepper. It’s followed by the entrance of mysterious Chocolat Noir Grand Cru accord, composed around dual cocoa absolutes and amber clary sage heart. Finally, true to its match in Angel Fantasm, classic patchouli is morphed with a lighter patchouli essence heart. The result is a blend of velvety darkness and rich cocoa that immediately evokes deep fantasy.
The smooth, tactile black exterior of A*Men Fantasm is emblazoned with Mugler’s inimitable star, for an emblem as desirable as the scent itself.
Heart Evangelista: a trailblazing face
In a twist as delightful as any of their fragrances’, sensational Filipino actress Heart Evangelista joins Mugler Fragrances as the regional ambassador for Southeast Asia. Beloved by her millions of fans for her timeless elegance and presence, her passion for self-expression is a perfect pairing with Mugler’s avant-garde spirit and bold creativity.
Evangelista beams while discussing her meaningful new role. “Mugler is all about bold, transformative beauty—it’s daring and unapologetic, which really speaks to me,” she shares. “Being their ambassador for Southeast Asia is such an honour because they don’t just create fragrances. They create art that empowers people to express themselves in the most authentic way.”
Cherishing Mugler’s fragrances for the way they “command attention while being elegant”, Evangelista sees fragrance as a crucial means of style and self-expression. “It’s like an invisible accessory that can change your entire vibe,” she affirms. As for her favourite Mugler scent? While harbouring a soft spot for Angel Nova, Evangelista insists, “Each Angel—such as the iconic Eau de Parfum or Angel Fantasm—has a special place [for] me, and it really depends on my mood at that moment.”
“Fragrance is so personal, like a language that speaks for you when words can’t. I believe it’s one of the most intimate ways we express who we are.” Certainly, in the house of Mugler where Angels are spritzed and Fantasms reign supreme, it’s an ethos that couldn’t ring more true.
Angel Fantasm Eau de Parfum Sensuelle and A*Men Fantasm Eau de Parfum Sensuelle can be purchased at BHG (Bugis and online), Isetan (Nex/Scotts/Tampines) and Takashimaya, priced at $200 for 50ml and $280 for 100ml.
