Black Python vs Supernova Cologne Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Python takes 4 of 4 categories.
Black PythonChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Supernova Cologne IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Python4/4
Supernova Cologne Intense0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Python
- Sillage & projection
- Black Python
- Value for money
- Black Python
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Python
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black PythonAurora ScentsSupernova Cologne IntenseThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
50%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Python
SillageBlack Python
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack PythonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
green74%
white floral65%
woody56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCypressArtemisia
Heart
Orange BlossomLavender
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverTonka Bean
Notes
juniper berryGrapefruitRhubarbLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomBlack PepperViolet LeafRose de MaiBergamotLavenderTuberoseLabdanum
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Orange Blossom and Lavender. Durations are only published for Supernova Cologne Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall100
Winter85
Day70
Night100
Spring100
Summer83
Fall50
Winter33
Day100
Night14
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,790
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#37,204
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerBlack PythonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Python by Aurora Scents offers an aromatic, woody profile centered on black pepper, cypress, and vetiver. Launched in 2023, this unisex fragrance builds a dark, resinous structure perfect for cooler autumn evenings or sharp, professional settings. It settles into an earthy, patchouli-dominant base, providing a d…
Reviews →Supernova Cologne Intense by The Dua Brand is a dense aromatic and citrus blend built on a complex foundation of woods, herbs, and soft leather. It opens with a sharp, energising burst of tart rhubarb, crisp lime, bitter grapefruit, and bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, the composition reveals a green heart…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black Python or Supernova Cologne Intense?
Black Python takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; Supernova Cologne Intense is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Supernova Cologne Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Python or Supernova Cologne Intense?
Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Supernova Cologne Intense 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Python or Supernova Cologne Intense?
Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Supernova Cologne Intense 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Python and Supernova Cologne Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Orange Blossom and Lavender.
Is Black Python or Supernova Cologne Intense better for summer or winter?
Black Python suits evening wear; Supernova Cologne Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Python and Supernova Cologne Intense?
Black Python has top notes of Black Pepper, Cypress and Artemisia, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Supernova Cologne Intense features juniper berry, Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom.
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