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Arabia Black Aromato vs Super Nova

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 34 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Arabia Black Aromato

    Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Super Nova

    Choose it for a amber and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Arabia Black Aromato2/4
Super Nova2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Super Nova
Sillage & projection
Super Nova
Value for money
Arabia Black Aromato
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Arabia Black Aromato

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Arabia Black AromatoLe Chameau
Super NovaAutobiography
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.46/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 43%Had 4%Want 53%
4.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 19%Had 15%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
32%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

28 votes

50%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevitySuper Nova

SillageSuper Nova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value55
Category winnerArabia Black AromatoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
oud92%
amber84%
cannabis77%
green69%
smoky61%
amber100%
green92%
woody84%
smoky77%
cannabis69%
coffee61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both woody, amber and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
cannabisGreen Notes
Heart2 to 4 hours
Woodsy NotesResinTobaccoCoffee
Base4 to 8 hours
AgarwoodIncense
Top
Green Notescannabis
Heart
Woody NotesTobaccoResinsCoffee
Base
AgarwoodIncense
InformationalShared notescannabis, Green Notes, Tobacco and Coffee. Durations are only published for Arabia Black Aromato, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring47
Summer18
Fall94
Winter100
Day31
Night100
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men85
Unisex15
Women0
Men20
Unisex60
Women20
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#57,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArabia Black AromatoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabia Black Aromato by Le Chameau is a dark, dry aromatic spicy fragrance built around resinous wood and bitter smoky tones. It opens with sharp green notes and herbal cannabis, creating a pungent, earthy blast. Soon, rich resin, dark woodsy notes, dry tobacco, and bitter coffee take over the center, giving the body …

Reviews →

Super Nova by Autobiography is a warm aromatic scent with a green, cannabis-tinged opening and a darker woody heart. Tobacco, coffee and resin give it a roasted, smoky feel before oud and incense settle into the base. It suits wearers who like noticeable, offbeat woods with a masculine edge, while still being positio…

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arabia Black Aromato or Super Nova?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arabia Black Aromato is rated 4.46/5 from 28 votes; Super Nova is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Arabia Black Aromato for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Super Nova for a amber and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabia Black Aromato or Super Nova?

Super Nova lasts longest (Super Nova 76/100, Arabia Black Aromato 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabia Black Aromato or Super Nova?

Super Nova projects furthest (Super Nova 75/100, Arabia Black Aromato 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabia Black Aromato and Super Nova smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and green accords. Common notes include cannabis, Green Notes, Tobacco and Coffee.

Is Arabia Black Aromato or Super Nova better for summer or winter?

Arabia Black Aromato suits evening wear; Super Nova suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabia Black Aromato and Super Nova?

Arabia Black Aromato has top notes of cannabis and Green Notes, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Resin, Tobacco and Coffee, a base of Agarwood and Incense. Super Nova has top notes of Green Notes and cannabis, heart notes of Woody Notes, Tobacco, Resins and Coffee, a base of Agarwood and Incense.

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