Fragrance comparison

Angel Nova vs Universe Vênus

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 7,184 ratings analysed

3 wins

Angel Nova

Mugler

3.927,183 votes

Rank #2,352 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Universe Vênus

We Pink

2.001 votes

Rank #73,778 RoseAmber

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.
Universe Vênus
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Angel Nova3/4

Universe Vênus1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Nova
Sillage & projection: Angel Nova
Value for money: Universe Vênus
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

Universe VênusWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 7,183 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 59%Had 0%Want 41%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityAngel Nova

SillageAngel Nova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value100

Category winnerUniverse VênusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose91%

sweet83%

oud74%

tropical65%

woody56%

rose100%

amber90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

warm spicy60%

floral50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both rose, fruity and sweet

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

BenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Litchi, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

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#73,778

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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Universe Vênus opens with a tart burst of raspberry and sweet litchi, creating a juicy, fruity first impression. As the fragrance settles on the skin, a prominent Damask rose emerges to dominate the heart, giving it a lush floral character. The dry-down introduces warm benzoin and a soft musk base, adding depth and a …

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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 Universe Vênus?

Angel Nova takes 3 of 4 categories. Angel Nova is rated 3.92/5 from 7,183 votes; Universe Vênus is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Angel Nova for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Universe Vênus for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Angel Nova or Universe Vênus?

Angel Nova lasts longest (Angel Nova 76/100, Universe Vênus 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Nova or Universe Vênus?

Angel Nova projects furthest (Angel Nova 68/100, Universe Vênus 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Nova and Universe Vênus smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Litchi, Damask Rose and Benzoin.

Is Angel Nova or Universe Vênus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Angel Nova and Universe Vênus?

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