Is Lattafa Mayar a dupe of Mugler Angel Nova?
Angel Nova by Mugler and Mayar by Lattafa share a fruity floral core with litchi and raspberry notes, but their compositions diverge significantly. Angel Nova exudes a premium, sophisticated femininity with its rich rose and woody-amber drydown that feels both modern and timeless. In contrast, Mayar offers a more accessible, unisex profile with a syrupy-sweet intensity that can be polarizing. Mayar's playful exuberance suits those seeking a bold, budget-friendly fragrance, while Angel Nova is perfect for those who want a luxurious and head-turning scent experience. Choose Angel Nova for its premium allure and balanced complexity, and Mayar if you prefer a budget-friendly, exuberant scent with a daring edge.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a premium fragrance.
- You love a bold rose scent.
- You want a sophisticated feminine edge.
- You prefer a unisex fragrance.
- You love intense fruity sweetness.
- You want a budget-friendly option.
Angel Nova is a showstopping fruity-rose with a futuristic edge. Boldly feminine, its juicy raspberry and litchi opening is irresistible, leading to a vibrant, 'super-natural' rose and woody-amber drydown that lingers and turns heads.
Lattafa Mayar is a divisive, syrupy-sweet superstar for those who love fruity florals, providing a juicy, playful kick without hitting your wallet hard. Prepare for compliments, but also for those who find its fruity intensity a bit much, or even 'gasoline-like'.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Angel Nova's juicy fruits and vibrant rose shine in spring and fall, where its sweetness and warmth project best. It can be bright and playful for summer evenings, but may feel a bit much in heat or deep winter.
Occasions
Best for dates and social occasions thanks to its sweet, bold trail and playful femininity. It can be worn to the office with confidence but may be too attention grabbing for sport or close formal settings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its bright, juicy, and often strong projection makes it ideal for casual outings and dates, but potentially too loud for a formal office setting. Many users highlight its suitability for warmer weather and daywear, which boosts its casual appeal.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Raspberry, Litchi
Adds akigalawood and benzoin, drops jasmine and musk
Where to buy
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Angel Nova EDP
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work