Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Angels of Florence

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 351 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,840 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Angels of Florence

Santa Maria Novella

3.94251 votes

Rank #11,391 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottomane takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Angels of Florence
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ottomane6/7

Angels of Florence1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ottomane
Community sentiment: Ottomane
Longevity: Ottomane
Sillage & projection: Ottomane
Value for money: Ottomane
Versatility: Ottomane
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

OttomaneUlric de Varens

Angels of FlorenceSanta Maria Novella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

3.94/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerOttomaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

31%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerOttomaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOttomane

SillageOttomane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value43

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match31%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

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

GardeniaLimeAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumJasmineLilacRoseCyclamen

Heart

MelonViolet LeafPeachCassisPlum

Base

VetiverMuskVanilleSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOttomaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#11,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerAngels of FlorenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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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, Ottomane or Angels of Florence?

Ottomane takes 6 of 7 categories. Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes; Angels of Florence is rated 3.94/5 from 251 votes. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Angels of Florence for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ottomane or Angels of Florence?

Ottomane lasts longest (Ottomane 73/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ottomane or Angels of Florence?

Ottomane projects furthest (Ottomane 67/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Angels of Florence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Lilac, Rose and Peach.

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

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

What are the notes in Ottomane and Angels of Florence?

Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.