Fragrance comparison

Angel Nova vs Twist of Roses

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 7,188 ratings analysed

3 wins

Angel Nova

Mugler

3.927,183 votes

Rank #2,352 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Twist of Roses

The Dua Brand

4.205 votes

Rank #22,389 WoodyWarm Spicy

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.
Twist of Roses
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Angel Nova3/4

Twist of Roses1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Nova
Sillage & projection: Angel Nova
Value for money: Twist of Roses
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

Twist of RosesThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 7,183 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%

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

60%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAngel Nova

SillageAngel Nova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTwist of RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose91%

sweet83%

oud74%

tropical65%

woody56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match38%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

RaspberryTangerineDamask RosePistachio

Heart

GingerRumGreen NotesHazelnutVanillaHoney

Base

Woody NotesCedarBenzoinSaffronViolet

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Damask Rose 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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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#22,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Twist of Roses opens with a jammy, fruity rose effect, backed by raspberry, citrus and a boozy, sweet core. On skin it reads richer than a fresh rose, with woody notes and saffron giving it a darker, slightly textured finish. If you like rose fragrances with sweetness, warmth and a wine-like twist, this is the angle h…

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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 Twist of Roses?

Angel Nova takes 3 of 4 categories. Angel Nova is rated 3.92/5 from 7,183 votes; Twist of Roses is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Angel Nova for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Twist of Roses for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Nova or Twist of Roses?

Angel Nova lasts longest (Angel Nova 76/100, Twist of Roses 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Nova or Twist of Roses?

Angel Nova projects furthest (Angel Nova 68/100, Twist of Roses 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Nova and Twist of Roses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Damask Rose and Benzoin.

Is Angel Nova or Twist of Roses better for summer or winter?

Angel Nova suits daytime wear; Twist of Roses suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Nova and Twist of Roses?

Angel Nova has top notes of Raspberry and Litchi, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Akigalawood and Benzoin. Twist of Roses has top notes of Raspberry, Tangerine, Damask Rose and Pistachio, heart notes of Ginger, Rum, Green Notes and Hazelnut, a base of Woody Notes, Cedar, Benzoin and Saffron.