Fragrance comparison

Angel Nova Eau de Toilette vs Shamsi

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 693 ratings analysed

Angel Nova Eau de Toilette

Mugler

3.91668 votes

Rank #7,527 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Shamsi

Nabeel

4.2425 votes

Rank #31,051 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamsi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Angel Nova Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shamsi
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Angel Nova Eau de Toilette1/7

Shamsi6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel Nova Eau de ToiletteMugler

ShamsiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 668 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerShamsiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

668 votes

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerShamsiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityShamsi

SillageShamsi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value80

Category winnerShamsiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

tropical77%

citrus69%

woody61%

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

woody60%

tropical50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LitchiBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarMusk

Top

LitchiStrawberryVineBlack CurrantGrapefruitPlumBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisMagnoliaJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Bergamot, Rose and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Angel Nova Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night32

Spring76

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night60

Category winnerShamsiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Casual 36%Date 25%Work 23%Party 16%

Men4

Unisex57

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,527

PerfumerLouise Turner, Quentin Bisch, Sonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews72

Overall rank#31,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel Nova Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Nova Eau de Toilette is a sparkling floral fruity scent centered on tart tropical fruit and romantic florals. A vibrant splash of litchi and zesty bergamot leads the opening, producing an instant mouthwatering snap. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into a heart of fresh pink rose and creamy mag…

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Shamsi by Nabeel delivers a bright burst of summer fruits anchored by a warm base. It opens with sweet litchi and tart black currant before settling into a powdery iris heart. The scent is designed for warm days and casual outdoor settings, offering a unisex profile that feels breezy yet substantial.

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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 Eau de Toilette or Shamsi?

Shamsi takes 6 of 7 categories. Angel Nova Eau de Toilette is rated 3.91/5 from 668 votes; Shamsi is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Angel Nova Eau de Toilette for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shamsi for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Nova Eau de Toilette or Shamsi?

Shamsi lasts longest (Shamsi 77/100, Angel Nova Eau de Toilette 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Nova Eau de Toilette or Shamsi?

Shamsi projects furthest (Shamsi 70/100, Angel Nova Eau de Toilette 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Nova Eau de Toilette and Shamsi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and tropical accords. Common notes include Litchi, Bergamot, Rose and Magnolia.

Is Angel Nova Eau de Toilette or Shamsi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shamsi is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Nova Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Angel Nova Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear; Shamsi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Nova Eau de Toilette and Shamsi?

Angel Nova Eau de Toilette has top notes of Litchi and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Magnolia, a base of Virginia Cedar and Musk. Shamsi has top notes of Litchi, Strawberry, Vine and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.