Fragrance comparison

Angel Nova vs Nouvelle Angélique

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 7,189 ratings analysed

3 wins

Angel Nova

Mugler

3.927,183 votes

Rank #2,352 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

87%scent match

Very similar

Nouvelle Angélique

In The Box

3.676 votes

Rank #59,206 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Nova takes 3 of 4 categories.

Angel Nova
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nouvelle Angélique
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Angel Nova3/4

Nouvelle Angélique1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Nova
Sillage & projection: Angel Nova
Value for money: Nouvelle Angélique
Versatility: Not scored
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

Nouvelle AngéliqueIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 7,183 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAngel Nova

SillageAngel Nova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNouvelle AngéliqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose91%

sweet83%

oud74%

tropical65%

woody56%

fruity100%

sweet83%

tropical65%

fresh48%

rose30%

Scent match87%Very similar · both fruity, sweet and tropical

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

RaspberryLitchi

Heart

Damask Rose

Base

BenzoinAkigalawood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Litchi, Damask Rose and Akigalawood. 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

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#59,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Nouvelle Angélique is a fruity floral with a bright raspberry and lychee opening, a soft damask rose heart, and a warmer finish of benzoin and akigalawood. It reads youthful, sweet, and polished rather than heavy. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys pretty rose-fruit scents with a smooth woody base. It may be…

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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 Nouvelle Angélique?

Angel Nova takes 3 of 4 categories. Angel Nova is rated 3.92/5 from 7,183 votes; Nouvelle Angélique is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Angel Nova for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nouvelle Angélique for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Nova or Nouvelle Angélique?

Angel Nova lasts longest (Angel Nova 76/100, Nouvelle Angélique 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Nova or Nouvelle Angélique?

Angel Nova projects furthest (Angel Nova 68/100, Nouvelle Angélique 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Nova and Nouvelle Angélique smell similar?

Very similar: a 87% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Litchi, Damask Rose and Akigalawood.

Is Angel Nova or Nouvelle Angélique better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Angel Nova and Nouvelle Angélique?

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