Fragrance comparison

Angel Nova vs Elle Intense Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 7,891 ratings analysed

4 wins

Angel Nova

Mugler

3.927,183 votes

Rank #2,352 FruityRose

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Elle Intense Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.18708 votes

Rank #2,747 FruityAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Nova takes 4 of 7 categories.

Angel Nova
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elle Intense Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Angel Nova4/7

Elle Intense Eau de Parfum3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel NovaMugler

Elle Intense Eau de ParfumYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 7,183 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 708 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerElle Intense Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

7,183 votes

41%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

708 votes

Category winnerElle Intense Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAngel Nova

SillageElle Intense Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAngel NovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose91%

sweet83%

oud74%

tropical65%

woody56%

fruity100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask Rose

Base8-12 hrs

AkigalawoodBenzoin

Top

LitchiRaspberry

Heart

Red BerriesIrisJasmine

Base

PatchouliBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Litchi and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Angel Nova, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter43

Day100

Night44

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAngel NovaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

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

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,352

PerfumerLouise Turner, Quentin Bisch, Sonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#2,747

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerAngel NovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Elle Intense Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a deep, woody fruity fragrance built around tart raspberry, chilled litchi, and a heavy dose of earthy patchouli. It opens with juicy red fruits before settling into powdery iris, night jasmine, and warm golden amber resin. Unlike sugary modern berry perfumes, this s…

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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, Angel Nova or Elle Intense Eau de Parfum?

Angel Nova takes 4 of 7 categories. Angel Nova is rated 3.92/5 from 7,183 votes; Elle Intense Eau de Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 708 votes. Choose Angel Nova for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elle Intense Eau de Parfum for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Angel Nova or Elle Intense Eau de Parfum?

Angel Nova lasts longest (Angel Nova 76/100, Elle Intense Eau de Parfum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Nova or Elle Intense Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Elle Intense Eau de Parfum 69/100, Angel Nova 68/100 for sillage.

Do Angel Nova and Elle Intense Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Litchi and Benzoin.

Is Angel Nova or Elle Intense Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Angel Nova is the stronger pick. For winter, Elle Intense Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Angel Nova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Nova and Elle Intense Eau de Parfum?

Angel Nova has top notes of Raspberry and Litchi, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Akigalawood and Benzoin. Elle Intense Eau de Parfum has top notes of Litchi and Raspberry, heart notes of Red Berries, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin and Amber.