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Soir vs Angels of Florence

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

Updated 344 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soir takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Soir

    Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Angels of Florence

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Soir4/5
Angels of Florence1/5
Ratings & consensus
Angels of Florence
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Soir
Sillage & projection
Soir
Value for money
Soir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Soir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SoirZara
Angels of FlorenceSanta Maria Novella
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 93 votes
Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%
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
36%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

31%Love
44%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevitySoir

SillageSoir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value86
¤ Price value43
Category winnerSoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
ozonic88%
powdery77%
aquatic65%
musky53%
white floral42%
white floral100%
fruity92%
ozonic84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
aquatic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both ozonic, white floral and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Violet Leaf
Heart
Gardenia
Base
CedarSandalwoodMusk
Top
GardeniaLimeAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumJasmineLilacRoseCyclamen
Heart
MelonViolet LeafPeachCassisPlum
Base
VetiverMuskVanilleSandalwood
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Gardenia, Sandalwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex12
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#10,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerSoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Soir is a green floral fragrance anchored by a quiet, clean woodiness. It opens with the crisp, almost metallic snap of violet leaf before settling into a creamy gardenia heart. The scent dries down into a subtle cedar and sandalwood base, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime spring wear.

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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, Soir or Angels of Florence?

Soir takes 4 of 5 categories. Soir is rated 3.93/5 from 93 votes; Angels of Florence is rated 3.94/5 from 251 votes. Choose Soir for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Angels of Florence for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Soir or Angels of Florence?

Soir lasts longest (Soir 74/100, Angels of Florence 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soir or Angels of Florence?

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

Do Soir and Angels of Florence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, white floral and aquatic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Gardenia, Sandalwood and Musk.

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

Soir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soir and Angels of Florence?

Soir has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, a base of Cedar, 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.

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