Fragrances inspired by Angel Nova Eau de Parfum
The original
Angel Nova
Mugler
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Litchi, Raspberry, Benzoin
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Litchi, Raspberry, Benzoin
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
Angel Nova (A) and Alive Now (B) both deliver a blast of fruity sweetness.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Litchi, Raspberry, Rose
The main difference
Adds jasmine and musk, drops akigalawood and benzoin
Choose Alive Now when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
Our verdict
Angel Nova by Mugler and Mayar by Lattafa share a fruity floral core with litchi and raspberry notes, but their compositions diverge significantly.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Raspberry, Litchi
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and benzoin, drops jasmine and musk
Choose Mayar when
You prefer a unisex fragrance.
Our verdict
Angel Nova and Nectar & Passionfruit share fruity-sweet DNA but diverge in boldness and price.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and mandarin, drops akigalawood and benzoin
Choose Nectar & Passionfruit when
You prefer a light, refreshing tropical scent.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Litchi, Raspberry, Rose
The main difference
Adds cedar and freesia, drops akigalawood and benzoin
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Raspberry, Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and animalic, drops akigalawood and benzoin
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Raspberry, Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and leather, drops akigalawood and benzoin
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Mugler. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.