Fragrance comparison

Angelic vs Life On Top

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 271 ratings analysed

4 wins

Angelic

Boadicea the Victorious

3.95251 votes

Rank #11,346 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Life On Top

Penthouse

3.1820 votes

Rank #24,954 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angelic takes 4 of 5 categories.

Angelic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Life On Top
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angelic4/5

Life On Top1/5

Ratings & consensus: Angelic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angelic
Sillage & projection: Angelic
Value for money: Life On Top
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angelic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AngelicBoadicea the Victorious

Life On TopPenthouse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.18/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 62%Had 17%Want 21%

Category winnerAngelicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

251 votes

7%Love

53%Like

33%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAngelic

SillageAngelic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value94

Category winnerLife On TopBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

powdery70%

earthy60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

oud61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageAppleCardamom

Heart

Woodsy NotesPapyrusDamask Rose

Base

VetiverCedarMuskPatchouliAmberSandalwood

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeApple

Heart

Juniper BerriesCardamomClary SageGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskVetiverMoss

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Apple, Cardamom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer48

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex45

Women18

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,346

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#24,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAngelicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angelic by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp green apple, herbaceous clary sage, and a bite of cardamom. The top notes cut through quickly before settling into an earthy heart of papyrus, dry cedar, and Damask rose. As the dry-down takes hold over several hours, a dense base of sandalwood, patchouli, and warm a…

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Life On Top by Penthouse is an aromatic woody spicy scent with lavender, citrus, apple, juniper, cardamom and a mossy oud base. Wearers describe it as playful, casual and masculine, with a fruity opening that dries into a drier herbal, woody barbershop style. It suits easy daytime use more than dressy nights out. The …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Angelic or Life On Top?

Angelic takes 4 of 5 categories. Angelic is rated 3.95/5 from 251 votes; Life On Top is rated 3.18/5 from 20 votes. Choose Angelic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Life On Top for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angelic or Life On Top?

Angelic lasts longest (Angelic 76/100, Life On Top 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angelic or Life On Top?

Angelic projects furthest (Angelic 67/100, Life On Top 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angelic and Life On Top smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Apple, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Angelic or Life On Top better for summer or winter?

Life On Top suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angelic and Life On Top?

Angelic has top notes of Clary Sage, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Papyrus and Damask Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Patchouli. Life On Top has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Vetiver and Moss.