Fragrance comparison

Angel Elixir vs Nirvana

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 2,592 ratings analysed

Angel Elixir

Mugler

3.572,583 votes

Rank #7,585 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nirvana

Masterpiece

4.449 votes

Rank #43,949 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nirvana takes 3 of 4 categories.

Angel Elixir
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nirvana
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Angel Elixir1/4

Nirvana3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel ElixirMugler

NirvanaMasterpiece

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 2,583 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

2,583 votes

78%Love

0%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNirvana

SillageNirvana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNirvanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

animalic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineYlang-YlangSandalwoodOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaAmber Xtreme

Top

Mandarin OrangeGreen LeavesMirabelle PlumPink Pepper

Heart

TuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRoseOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Angel Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring100

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,585

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Domitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#43,949

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Elixir takes a sharp turn away from the original 1992 chocolate patchouli powerhouse. You get an immediate prickle of bright pink pepper before lush jasmine, solar ylang-ylang, and sweet orange blossom take over. The floral rush feels modern and creamy. Beneath the white petals, smooth sandalwood and rich…

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Nirvana by Masterpiece opens with a splash of mandarin orange, green leaves, and sweet mirabelle plum spiked with pink pepper. As the sharp fruitiness settles, a heavy heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang takes control, creating a creamy white floral profile. Rose and orange blossom add light garden accents bef…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Angel Elixir or Nirvana?

Nirvana takes 3 of 4 categories. Angel Elixir is rated 3.57/5 from 2,583 votes; Nirvana is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Angel Elixir for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nirvana for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Elixir or Nirvana?

Nirvana lasts longest (Nirvana 80/100, Angel Elixir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Elixir or Nirvana?

Nirvana projects furthest (Nirvana 60/100, Angel Elixir 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Elixir and Nirvana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is Angel Elixir or Nirvana better for summer or winter?

Angel Elixir suits evening wear; Nirvana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Elixir and Nirvana?

Angel Elixir has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla and Amber Xtreme. Nirvana has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves, Mirabelle Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Musk.