Is Marks & Spencer Nectar & Passionfruit a dupe of Mugler Angel Nova?

Nectar & Passionfruit EDP

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Angel Nova Eau de Parfum bottle Angel Nova EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2020 Year 2022
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Nectar & Passionfruit Eau de Parfum bottle Nectar & Passionfruit EDP
Our Verdict

Angel Nova and Nectar & Passionfruit share fruity-sweet DNA but diverge in boldness and price. Nova is a statement fruity-rose, futuristic and long-lasting. Nectar & Passionfruit is a lighter, more casual tropical blend. Nova's woody-amber base gives it depth, while Nectar & Passionfruit stays brighter and fresher. The Mugler is for making an impression, while the M&S is a budget-friendly everyday spritz. Consider projection and longevity: Nova is a beast, while Nectar & Passionfruit offers a more subtle experience.

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Angel Nova Eau de Parfum ScentArt View Liquid → Angel Nova EDP
Nectar & Passionfruit Eau de Parfum ScentArt View Liquid → Nectar & Passionfruit EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Choose Angel Nova if...
  • You want a long-lasting, attention-grabbing fragrance.
  • You enjoy a modern twist on the classic rose scent.
  • You appreciate a bold woody-amber drydown.
  • Price is not a concern for a unique scent.
Choose Nectar & Passionfruit if...
  • You prefer a light, refreshing tropical scent.
  • You want an affordable everyday fragrance.
  • You like softer, less intense perfumes.
  • You enjoy passionfruit and mandarin notes.
Our Verdict - Angel Nova EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Nectar & Passionfruit EDP
Passionfruit and mandarin in a tropical-cocktail tangle, softened by rose and warmed by amber. Sparkling, summery and easy, a holiday spritz for everyday.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Angel Nova EDP A Nectar & Passionfruit EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Angel Nova EDP
Nectar & Passionfruit EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose Rose 21% vs 17%
Only in Nectar & Passionfruit
Passionfruit Passionfruit 31% share of the perfume

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Angel Nova Nectar & Passionfruit
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Angel Nova

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Raspberry, litchi and rose are bright and sweet, so spring and autumn suit it, with summer and winter still workable.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Strong and bold, it fits dates and nights out. It is too loud for a quiet office and not made for sport.

Nectar & Passionfruit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Passionfruit and bright mandarin peak in spring and summer, when juicy fruit is at its happiest. The amber base gives some year-round range, but it lacks depth for cold months.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Light, playful and quietly projecting, it fits casual daytime wear and relaxed dates. It is too sweet and fruity for formal events or as an office signature.

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.

Overall scent match
14%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Rose

Key Differences

Adds akigalawood and benzoin, drops amber and mandarin

Where to buy

Angel Nova EDP
Nectar & Passionfruit EDP

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