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Naomi Watts’s take on Thierry Mugler’s Angel EDP praises exactly the quality that makes the fragrance so distinctive: it doesn’t peak early and fade — it keeps getting better the longer it stays on.
In Her Own Words
“The longer this scent stays on, the better it gets.”
— Naomi Watts, on Angel EDP
Why Angel Rewards Patience
Watts’s observation points to something genuinely true about Angel: its patchouli-caramel base needs real time to fully bloom on skin. Where many fragrances peak in the first hour and gradually fade, Angel’s dense, gourmand character develops steadily, which explains why longtime fans describe it as improving rather than diminishing over a wear.
A Reminder to Wait Before Judging
This is good general advice for testing any new fragrance: a scent’s opening moments don’t always represent its best self. Give a fragrance real time on skin — hours, not minutes — before deciding whether it’s right for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fragrance does Naomi Watts praise for improving over time?
Angel EDP by Thierry Mugler, which she says gets better the longer it stays on.
Why does Angel develop the way it does?
Its dense patchouli-caramel base takes real time to fully bloom on skin, which is why it’s often described as improving rather than fading over a wear.