Fragrance comparison

Macaroon Rose vs Angels of Florence

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 291 ratings analysed

Macaroon Rose

Vera Bradley

3.6240 votes

Rank #53,940 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Angels of Florence

Santa Maria Novella

3.94251 votes

Rank #11,085 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angels of Florence takes 5 of 7 categories.

Macaroon Rose
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on 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 longevity. Best in spring.

Macaroon Rose2/7

Angels of Florence5/7

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

Macaroon RoseVera Bradley

Angels of FlorenceSanta Maria Novella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 66%

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

13%Love

58%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

40 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAngels of Florence

SillageMacaroon Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MacaronsBergamotCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet LeafJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

GardeniaLimeAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumJasmineLilacRoseCyclamen

Heart

MelonViolet LeafPeachCassisPlum

Base

VetiverMuskVanilleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCassis, Rose, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Macaroon Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall55

Winter27

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMacaroon RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Bradley Macaroon Rose delivers a playful, confectionary twist on a classic garden rose. The opening greets you with crisp bergamot and tangy cassis before introducing a sweet, airy almond macaron accord. Fresh pink rose and dewy violet leaf form the floral heart, keeping the bakery sweetness from turning cloying.…

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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, Macaroon Rose or Angels of Florence?

Angels of Florence takes 5 of 7 categories. Macaroon Rose is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes; Angels of Florence is rated 3.94/5 from 251 votes. Choose Macaroon Rose for a rose and sweet character. Wins on 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 longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Macaroon Rose or Angels of Florence?

They last about the same: Angels of Florence 55/100, Macaroon Rose 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Macaroon Rose or Angels of Florence?

Macaroon Rose projects furthest (Macaroon Rose 62/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macaroon Rose and Angels of Florence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Cassis, Rose, Violet Leaf and Jasmine.

Is Macaroon Rose or Angels of Florence better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Macaroon Rose and Angels of Florence?

Macaroon Rose has top notes of Macarons, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.