Fragrance comparison

Lily Prune Cotton Musk vs Angels of Florence

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 366 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lily Prune Cotton Musk

Ulric de Varens

3.96115 votes

Rank #14,054 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Angels of Florence

Santa Maria Novella

3.94251 votes

Rank #11,198 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily Prune Cotton Musk takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lily Prune Cotton Musk
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Angels of Florence
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lily Prune Cotton Musk4/7

Angels of Florence3/7

Ratings & consensus: Angels of Florence
Community sentiment: Lily Prune Cotton Musk
Longevity: Lily Prune Cotton Musk
Sillage & projection: Lily Prune Cotton Musk
Value for money: Lily Prune Cotton Musk
Versatility: Angels of Florence
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

Lily Prune Cotton MuskUlric de Varens

Angels of FlorenceSanta Maria Novella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 25%Had 42%Want 32%

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

29%Love

55%Like

1%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

115 votes

31%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerLily Prune Cotton MuskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLily Prune Cotton Musk

SillageLily Prune Cotton Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value43

Category winnerLily Prune Cotton MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

musky100%

powdery90%

floral80%

vanilla70%

amber60%

fresh50%

white floral100%

fruity92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskLilacVanilleAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GardeniaLimeAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumJasmineLilacRoseCyclamen

Heart

MelonViolet LeafPeachCassisPlum

Base

VetiverMuskVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMusk, Lilac and Vanille. Durations are only published for Lily Prune Cotton Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 15%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#11,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily Prune Cotton Musk smells like freshly washed cotton warming up on radiator pipes. You get an immediate wash of clean white musk and powdery lilac blossom, followed by soft vanilla and a hint of warm amber underneath. It is cozy, quiet, and completely unpretentious. The initial spray hits with a brief blast of alc…

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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, Lily Prune Cotton Musk or Angels of Florence?

Lily Prune Cotton Musk takes 4 of 7 categories. Lily Prune Cotton Musk is rated 3.96/5 from 115 votes; Angels of Florence is rated 3.94/5 from 251 votes. Choose Lily Prune Cotton Musk for a musky and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Angels of Florence for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lily Prune Cotton Musk or Angels of Florence?

Lily Prune Cotton Musk lasts longest (Lily Prune Cotton Musk 66/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily Prune Cotton Musk or Angels of Florence?

Lily Prune Cotton Musk projects furthest (Lily Prune Cotton Musk 62/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily Prune Cotton Musk and Angels of Florence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Musk, Lilac and Vanille.

Is Lily Prune Cotton Musk or Angels of Florence better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lily Prune Cotton Musk and Angels of Florence?

Lily Prune Cotton Musk features Musk, Lilac, Vanille and Amber. 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.