Fragrance comparison

Angels of Florence vs Scarf

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 314 ratings analysed

Angels of Florence

Santa Maria Novella

3.94251 votes

Rank #11,161 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Scarf

Marbert

4.0263 votes

Rank #15,471 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scarf 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.
Scarf
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Angels of Florence2/7

Scarf5/7

Ratings & consensus: Angels of Florence
Community sentiment: Scarf
Longevity: Scarf
Sillage & projection: Scarf
Value for money: Scarf
Versatility: Scarf
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

ScarfMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 30%

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

32%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerScarfMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityScarf

SillageScarf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value75

Category winnerScarfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and sweet

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

MarigoldAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeCassisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

oak mossGeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskPatchouliVanille

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring72

Summer100

Fall94

Winter28

Day100

Night61

Category winnerScarfMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#15,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Marbert Scarf is an authentic 1993 floral chypre built with bold European character and zero modern sugar. The scent opens with a brisk flash of bergamot, zesty mandarin, and bitter marigold tagetes, spiked by the tart bite of cassis. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush white floral heart emerges, blending creamy tu…

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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 Scarf?

Scarf takes 5 of 7 categories. Angels of Florence is rated 3.94/5 from 251 votes; Scarf is rated 4.02/5 from 63 votes. Choose Angels of Florence for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Scarf for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angels of Florence or Scarf?

Scarf lasts longest (Scarf 75/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angels of Florence or Scarf?

Scarf projects furthest (Scarf 65/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angels of Florence and Scarf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose.

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

For summer, Scarf is the stronger pick. For winter, Scarf is the stronger pick. Scarf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angels of Florence and Scarf?

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. Scarf has top notes of Marigold, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of oak moss, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli and Vanille.