Fragrance comparison

Debut vs Angels of Florence

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 368 ratings analysed

Debut

Parfums DelRae

3.83117 votes

Rank #18,743 GreenYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Angels of Florence

Santa Maria Novella

3.94251 votes

Rank #11,264 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angels of Florence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Debut
Choose it for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Angels of Florence
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Debut3/7

Angels of Florence4/7

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

DebutParfums DelRae

Angels of FlorenceSanta Maria Novella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

3.94/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

31%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDebut

SillageDebut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

yellow floral92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

floral69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesLimeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyLime (Linden) BlossomYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwood

Top

GardeniaLimeAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumJasmineLilacRoseCyclamen

Heart

MelonViolet LeafPeachCassisPlum

Base

VetiverMuskVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Cyclamen, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Debut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall19

Winter7

Day100

Night16

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDebutMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,743

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#11,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Debut by Parfums DelRae is a radiant botanical floral that captures the exhilarating arrival of spring. The scent opens with an unmistakable crunch of crushed green leaves, bitter bergamot, and zesty lime peel. This lively opening quickly softens into a sunlit heart of golden linden blossom, dewy lily-of-the-valley, a…

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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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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, Debut or Angels of Florence?

Angels of Florence takes 4 of 7 categories. Debut is rated 3.83/5 from 117 votes; Angels of Florence is rated 3.94/5 from 251 votes. Choose Debut for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Angels of Florence for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Debut or Angels of Florence?

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

Which projects more, Debut or Angels of Florence?

Debut projects furthest (Debut 70/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Debut and Angels of Florence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Cyclamen, Musk and Vetiver.

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

For summer, Angels of Florence is the stronger pick. For winter, Angels of Florence is the stronger pick. Debut suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Debut and Angels of Florence?

Debut has top notes of Green Notes, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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.