Fragrance comparison

Angels of Florence vs Betrothal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 365 ratings analysed

Angels of Florence

Santa Maria Novella

3.94251 votes

Rank #11,632 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Betrothal

Grossmith

4.37114 votes

Rank #8,437 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betrothal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Angels of Florence
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Betrothal
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angels of Florence1/7

Betrothal6/7

Ratings & consensus: Betrothal
Community sentiment: Betrothal
Longevity: Betrothal
Sillage & projection: Betrothal
Value for money: Angels of Florence
Versatility: Betrothal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Betrothal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angels of FlorenceSanta Maria Novella

BetrothalGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.37/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerBetrothalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

251 votes

60%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerBetrothalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBetrothal

SillageBetrothal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value10

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

powdery100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

animalic69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GardeniaLimeAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumJasmineLilacRoseCyclamen

Heart

MelonViolet LeafPeachCassisPlum

Base

VetiverMuskVanilleSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Citruses

Heart3 to 5 hours

HeliotropeYlang-YlangRoseAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

CivettaVetiverVanille

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Jasmine, Rose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Betrothal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer48

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night26

Category winnerBetrothalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex32

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#8,437

PerfumerMélanie Carestia

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerBetrothalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Santa Maria Novella Angels of Florence pairs lush gardenia and bright lime with watery melon and peach. The scent opens like a wet spring blossom before settling into creamy jasmine, soft white musk, and earthy vetiver. It fits warm daytime wear, offering a clean, soapy floral trail for casual garden gatherings or bri…

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Betrothal by Grossmith centers on a balance between bright citrus, traditional florals, and a soft, vintage base. It opens with an unmistakable splash of citruses that quickly yields to a bouquet of heliotrope, rose, African orange flower, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The overall impression is powdery and clean, reminisc…

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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, Angels of Florence or Betrothal?

Betrothal takes 6 of 7 categories. Angels of Florence is rated 3.94/5 from 251 votes; Betrothal is rated 4.37/5 from 114 votes. Choose Angels of Florence for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Betrothal for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angels of Florence or Betrothal?

Betrothal lasts longest (Betrothal 74/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angels of Florence or Betrothal?

Betrothal projects furthest (Betrothal 64/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angels of Florence and Betrothal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Jasmine, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Angels of Florence or Betrothal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Angels of Florence is the stronger pick. For winter, Betrothal is the stronger pick. Betrothal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angels of Florence and Betrothal?

Angels of Florence has top notes of Gardenia, Lime, African Orange Flower and Geranium, heart notes of Melon, Violet Leaf, Peach and Cassis, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Vanille and Sandalwood. Betrothal has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and African Orange Flower, a base of Civetta, Vetiver and Vanille.