Is The Fragrance World UK Halo Nova a dupe of Mugler Angel Nova?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Halo Nova reproduces Mugler Angel Nova's raspberry-rose twist on the Angel DNA convincingly at the top, but the akigalawood-benzoin base is softer and fades sooner than the original's dense, long-wearing dry-down.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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
The bright raspberry-rose combination suits mild spring and autumn weather, avoiding the heaviness of the original's dense base in summer heat.
Occasions
A bright, confident fruity-rose that works well for casual wear and dates; less suited to formal settings without the original's projection.
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.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Litchi, Raspberry, Benzoin
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Canada. How import charges work