Fragrance comparison

Backstage Angel vs Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

Backstage Angel

Victoria's Secret

4.205 votes

Rank #54,794 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)

Natura

3.9188 votes

Rank #25,689 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Backstage Angel
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Backstage Angel2/4

Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Backstage Angel
Sillage & projection: Backstage Angel
Value for money: Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Backstage AngelVictoria's Secret

Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)Natura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 52%Had 40%Want 8%

3.91/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 49%Had 39%Want 12%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

31%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBackstage Angel

SillageBackstage Angel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value73

Category winnerFreshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet83%

fresh65%

vanilla48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

green90%

fruity80%

woody70%

fresh60%

sweet50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesSugarFruits

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

FruitsCherry

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Fruits. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring85

Summer100

Fall21

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,689

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFreshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoria's Secret Backstage Angel bursts open with a sharp wave of candied lemon and bright grapefruit before settling into a soft, spun-sugar warmth on skin. Released in 2018 as part of the brand's runway-inspired collection, this mist contrasts crisp citrus notes against a sugary fruit accord and subtle vanilla. Wit…

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Freshness Yellow Pitanga by Natura is a bright, energizing floral fruity fragrance that leans heavily into tart citrus and crisp green notes. It captures the spirit of a sun-drenched Brazilian orchard, offering a refreshing scent profile that is perfect for casual summer days or brightening up a humid afternoon. This …

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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, Backstage Angel or Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Backstage Angel is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela) is rated 3.91/5 from 88 votes. Choose Backstage Angel for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela) for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Backstage Angel or Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)?

Backstage Angel lasts longest (Backstage Angel 60/100, Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Backstage Angel or Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)?

Backstage Angel projects furthest (Backstage Angel 50/100, Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela) 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Backstage Angel and Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses and Fruits.

Is Backstage Angel or Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela) better for summer or winter?

Backstage Angel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Backstage Angel and Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela)?

Backstage Angel features Citruses, Sugar and Fruits. Freshness Yellow Pitanga (Pitanga Amarela) has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Fruits and Cherry, a base of Woody Notes.