Fragrance comparison

Angel Nova Eau de Toilette vs Zen Concentrated

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 830 ratings analysed

Angel Nova Eau de Toilette

Mugler

3.91668 votes

Rank #7,527 RoseFruity

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39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Zen Concentrated

Shiseido

4.33162 votes

Rank #25,525 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Concentrated 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.
Zen Concentrated
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angel Nova Eau de Toilette1/7

Zen Concentrated6/7

Ratings & consensus: Zen Concentrated
Community sentiment: Zen Concentrated
Longevity: Zen Concentrated
Sillage & projection: Zen Concentrated
Value for money: Zen Concentrated
Versatility: Zen Concentrated
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

Zen ConcentratedShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 668 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

Category winnerZen ConcentratedRating 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

56%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityZen Concentrated

SillageZen Concentrated

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value53

Category winnerZen ConcentratedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

tropical77%

citrus69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and woody

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

PineappleGrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaRosePeach

Heart

GardeniaLotusJasmineHyacinthFreesiaViolet

Base

PatchouliSea waterVirginia CedarIncenseMuskLeatherVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Magnolia and Virginia Cedar. 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

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter88

Day100

Night50

Category winnerZen ConcentratedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

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

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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#25,525

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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Shiseido Zen Concentrated introduces itself with a bright, crisp splash of pineapple and grapefruit, backed by the subtle floral sweetness of peach and magnolia. As it develops, the citrus sharpness softens into a dense bouquet of gardenia, hyacinth, and jasmine, creating a rich texture. The base anchors the experienc…

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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 Zen Concentrated?

Zen Concentrated takes 6 of 7 categories. Angel Nova Eau de Toilette is rated 3.91/5 from 668 votes; Zen Concentrated is rated 4.33/5 from 162 votes. Choose Angel Nova Eau de Toilette for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Concentrated for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Nova Eau de Toilette or Zen Concentrated?

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

Which projects more, Angel Nova Eau de Toilette or Zen Concentrated?

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

Do Angel Nova Eau de Toilette and Zen Concentrated smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Magnolia and Virginia Cedar.

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

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

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

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. Zen Concentrated has top notes of Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Gardenia, Lotus, Jasmine and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Sea water, Virginia Cedar and Incense.