Fragrance comparison

Bois Supernova vs Desire I

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Bois Supernova

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #55,693 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Desire I

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #74,979 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Bois Supernova
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Desire I
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Bois Supernova1/2

Desire I1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Desire I
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Supernova

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois SupernovaThe Dua Brand

Desire IThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

AmbergrisLily of the Valleyjuniper berryAngelica RootPink PepperRose de MaiGrapefruitArtemisiaCastoreumCedarwoodBergamotLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

GrapefruitCastoreumCedarwoodBergamotLabdanumCinnamonLeatherMyrrhResinCuminBarkRum

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDesire ILongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night79

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Work 27%Date 25%Party 17%

Not enough votes yet

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois SupernovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Supernova by The Dua Brand delivers an energetic blend of zesty citrus and rich, dry woods. The fragrance kicks off with an immediate splash of crisp grapefruit, tart lime, and bright bergamot that feels like an icy glass of sparkling lemonade on a humid afternoon. Within minutes, the zesty opening settles into a…

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Desire I by The Dua Brand is a dense, boozy woody fragrance built around dark rum, aged cedarwood, and resinous leather. It opens with an immediate flash of bitter bergamot and dry grapefruit that quickly sinks into warm cinnamon bark and sticky dried fruits. You get zero watery filler here. The heavy Extrait de Parfu…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Bois Supernova and Desire I smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Castoreum, Cedarwood and Bergamot.

Is Bois Supernova or Desire I better for summer or winter?

Bois Supernova suits daytime wear; Desire I suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Supernova and Desire I?

Bois Supernova features Ambergris, Lily of the Valley, juniper berry, Angelica Root and Pink Pepper. Desire I features Grapefruit, Castoreum, Cedarwood, Bergamot and Labdanum.