Is Maison Alhambra Alive Now a dupe of Mugler Angel Nova?
Angel Nova EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2020 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Alive Now EDP
Angel Nova (A) and Alive Now (B) both deliver a blast of fruity sweetness. However, key differences lie in their composition. Angel Nova boasts a more sophisticated rose and woody-amber drydown, lending it a futuristic and refined edge. Alive Now, while intensely fruity and affordable, leans towards a simpler, more synthetic profile. If you prefer depth and complexity, Angel Nova is the clear winner. If you want an inexpensive, powerful, fruity fragrance, Alive Now is a great option.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Angel Nova
- Alive Now
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a sophisticated, long-lasting fragrance.
- You appreciate a blend of fruity and woody notes.
- You prefer a natural, high-quality scent.
- You like a perfume with good projection and sillage.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
- You prefer a very sweet, fruity fragrance.
- You want a fragrance with strong initial impact.
- You enjoy very sweet and tart raspberry scents.
As loud as a neon sign, and meant to be. Raspberry and litchi pop sweet and tangy, a rose heart follows, and Akigalawood and benzoin give a woody, amber-edged base. A fruity-floral with a futuristic shine.
A fruit bowl with a floral heart: raspberry and lychee, cooled by violet leaf, finished with vanilla musk. Bright, sweet-tart and easy for spring days and casual outings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Raspberry, litchi and rose are bright and sweet, so spring and autumn suit it, with summer and winter still workable.
Occasions
Strong and bold, it fits dates and nights out. It is too loud for a quiet office and not made for sport.
Seasons
Raspberry, lychee and peony are fresh and light, so spring suits it best, with summer close behind.
Occasions
Sweet and cheerful, it is happiest on casual days and evenings with friends, and fine for a date. It is too playful for a formal event.
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 8 notes, including Litchi, Raspberry, Rose
Adds jasmine and musk, drops akigalawood and benzoin
Where to buy
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