Fragrance comparison

Angels of Florence vs No. I Float

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 280 ratings analysed

Angels of Florence

Santa Maria Novella

3.94251 votes

Rank #11,199 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

No. I Float

Gabar

3.9729 votes

Rank #21,405 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. I Float takes 5 of 7 categories.

Angels of Florence
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
No. I Float
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angels of Florence2/7

No. I Float5/7

Ratings & consensus: Angels of Florence
Community sentiment: No. I Float
Longevity: No. I Float
Sillage & projection: No. I Float
Value for money: No. I Float
Versatility: No. I Float
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

No. I FloatGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceRating 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

34%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNo. I FloatMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo. I Float

SillageNo. I Float

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNo. I FloatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

green60%

ozonic50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and ozonic

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

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassBasilBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineViolet LeafGardeniaCassis

Base6-8 hrs

TobaccoWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Cassis. Durations are only published for No. I Float, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNo. I FloatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#21,405

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Gabar No. I Float delivers a bright herbal burst that settles into lush, sunlit florals with an earthy twist. Sharp lemongrass and peppery basil wake up the senses immediately alongside crisp bergamot. Within minutes, creamy gardenia and heady jasmine dominate the core, cut through by green violet leaf and tart cassis…

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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 No. I Float?

No. I Float takes 5 of 7 categories. Angels of Florence is rated 3.94/5 from 251 votes; No. I Float is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes. Choose Angels of Florence for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose No. I Float for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angels of Florence or No. I Float?

No. I Float lasts longest (No. I Float 71/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angels of Florence or No. I Float?

No. I Float projects furthest (No. I Float 64/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angels of Florence and No. I Float smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Cassis.

Is Angels of Florence or No. I Float better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. I Float is the stronger pick. For winter, No. I Float is the stronger pick. No. I Float suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angels of Florence and No. I Float?

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. No. I Float has top notes of Lemongrass, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Gardenia and Cassis, a base of Tobacco, White Musk and Amber.