Fragrance comparison

211 vs Angel Nova

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 7,205 ratings analysed

211

Chantal Thomass

3.6822 votes

Rank #58,947 RoseAmber

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Angel Nova

Mugler

3.927,183 votes

Rank #2,058 FruityRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Nova takes 5 of 6 categories.

211
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Angel Nova
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

2111/6

Angel Nova5/6

Ratings & consensus: Angel Nova
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Nova
Sillage & projection: Angel Nova
Value for money: 211
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Angel Nova
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Nova

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

211Chantal Thomass

Angel NovaMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%

3.92/ 5 · 7,183 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel NovaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

41%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

7,183 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAngel Nova

SillageAngel Nova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value48

Category winner211Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber86%

floral72%

fruity58%

warm spicy44%

tropical30%

fruity100%

rose91%

sweet83%

oud74%

tropical65%

woody56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both rose, fruity and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Litchi

Heart2-3 hrs

Rose

Base4-6 hrs

Benzoin

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask Rose

Base8-12 hrs

AkigalawoodBenzoin

Category winnerAngel NovaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter43

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Casual 34%Party 30%Date 23%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,058

PerfumerLouise Turner, Quentin Bisch, Sonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerAngel NovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantal Thomass 211 strips back the clutter to deliver an intimate three note oriental floral built on juicy litchi, dewy rose petals, and warm benzoin resin. The initial spray hits with a sudden flash of tart fruit and cosmetic sweetness. It softens fast. Within twenty minutes, the damp litchi fades into a plush, swe…

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Mugler Angel Nova completely discards the heavy patchouli chocolate punch of the 1992 icon. It goes in a radically different direction. You get an explosive shot of tart raspberry and tropical litchi right out of the nozzle. The fruit feels crisp, neon bright, and mouthwatering rather than syrupy. Within twenty minute…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 211 or Angel Nova?

Angel Nova takes 5 of 6 categories. 211 is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Angel Nova is rated 3.92/5 from 7,183 votes. Choose 211 for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Angel Nova for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 211 or Angel Nova?

Angel Nova lasts longest (Angel Nova 76/100, 211 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 211 or Angel Nova?

Angel Nova projects furthest (Angel Nova 68/100, 211 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 211 and Angel Nova smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Litchi, Rose and Benzoin.

Is 211 or Angel Nova better for summer or winter?

211 suits daytime wear; Angel Nova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 211 and Angel Nova?

211 has top notes of Litchi, heart notes of Rose, a base of Benzoin. Angel Nova has top notes of Raspberry and Litchi, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Akigalawood and Benzoin.