Fragrance comparison

Angels of Florence vs Smeraldo

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

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Smeraldo

Paolo Gigli

3.8015 votes

Rank #46,068 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smeraldo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Angels of Florence
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Smeraldo
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Angels of Florence2/5

Smeraldo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Angels of Florence
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smeraldo
Sillage & projection: Smeraldo
Value for money: Smeraldo
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

SmeraldoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

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

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySmeraldo

SillageSmeraldo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSmeraldoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity 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

GardeniaLilacYlang-YlangJasmineLemonRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PapayaPlumPineappleVioletPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Lilac and Rose. Durations are only published for Smeraldo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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 Smeraldo unfolds like a sun-drenched Italian garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe orchard fruit. The opening brings an instant snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and heady gardenia. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus dissipate, a velvety core of lilac, jasmine, and ylang-ylang …

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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 Smeraldo?

Smeraldo takes 3 of 5 categories. Angels of Florence is rated 3.94/5 from 251 votes; Smeraldo is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Angels of Florence for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Smeraldo for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angels of Florence or Smeraldo?

Smeraldo lasts longest (Smeraldo 69/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angels of Florence or Smeraldo?

Smeraldo projects furthest (Smeraldo 63/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angels of Florence and Smeraldo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Lilac and Rose.

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

Smeraldo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angels of Florence and Smeraldo?

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. Smeraldo has top notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Papaya, Plum, Pineapple and Violet, a base of Vanilla Bean and Amber.