Is Marks & Spencer Nectar & Passionfruit a dupe of Mugler Angel Nova?
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.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Angel Nova
- Nectar & Passionfruit
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Passionfruit and mandarin in a tropical-cocktail tangle, softened by rose and warmed by amber. Sparkling, summery and easy, a holiday spritz for everyday.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Rose
21%
vs
17%
Mandarin
31% share of the perfume
Amber
20% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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
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.
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Rose
Adds akigalawood and benzoin, drops amber and mandarin
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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