Fragrance comparison

Angels of Florence vs Excentrique pour Homme

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

Angels of Florence

Santa Maria Novella

3.94251 votes

Rank #11,021 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Excentrique pour Homme

Paolo Gigli

4.5315 votes

Rank #36,629 FreshWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Excentrique pour Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Angels of Florence
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Excentrique pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angels of Florence2/5

Excentrique pour Homme3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angels of FlorenceSanta Maria Novella

Excentrique pour HommePaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerExcentrique pour HommeRating 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

53%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityExcentrique pour Homme

SillageExcentrique pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

fresh100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both ozonic and fruity

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

Top20-35 mins

LilacGrapefruitAfrican Orange FlowerRoseAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

MelonPassionfruitCardamomTea

Base6-9+ hrs

Ebony WoodSandalwoodPatchouliMossWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Lilac, Rose and Melon. Durations are only published for Excentrique pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 22%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#36,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceHigher 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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Paolo Gigli Excentrique pour Homme delivers an unusual clash of bright Mediterranean sunshine and dense woods. It starts fast. A sharp spritz of Amalfi lemon and crisp grapefruit collides with sweet lilac petals. You get immediate freshness. Soon, juicy passionfruit and sweet melon soften the initial citrus sting. Coo…

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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, Angels of Florence or Excentrique pour Homme?

Excentrique pour Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. Angels of Florence is rated 3.94/5 from 251 votes; Excentrique pour Homme is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Angels of Florence for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Excentrique pour Homme for a fresh and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angels of Florence or Excentrique pour Homme?

Excentrique pour Homme lasts longest (Excentrique pour Homme 71/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angels of Florence or Excentrique pour Homme?

Excentrique pour Homme projects furthest (Excentrique pour Homme 81/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angels of Florence and Excentrique pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic and fruity accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Lilac, Rose and Melon.

Is Angels of Florence or Excentrique pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Excentrique pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angels of Florence and Excentrique pour Homme?

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. Excentrique pour Homme has top notes of Lilac, Grapefruit, African Orange Flower and Rose, heart notes of Melon, Passionfruit, Cardamom and Tea, a base of Ebony Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Moss.