Fragrance comparison

Bois Supernova vs Spirit Of The Brave

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 384 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bois Supernova

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #59,126 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Spirit Of The Brave

Diesel

3.51380 votes

Rank #41,923 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bois Supernova
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
Spirit Of The Brave
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois Supernova3/5

Spirit Of The Brave2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois SupernovaThe Dua Brand

Spirit Of The BraveDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

3.51/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 61%Had 23%Want 16%

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

14%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBois Supernova

SillageBois Supernova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSpirit Of The BraveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGalbanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

CypressFir

Base2 to 3 hours

Tonka BeanLabdanum

Category winnerBois SupernovaLongest dry-down: 7-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer77

Fall93

Winter54

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex2

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,126

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,923

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpirit Of The BraveHigher 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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Spirit Of The Brave by Diesel brings together sharp green aromatics and a warm, sweet woody dry-down. The opening pairs crisp, tart bergamot with bitter, grassy galbanum for an energetic burst of freshness. As that initial citrus zing softens, the heart turns towards the outdoors with aromatic cypress needles and bals…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois Supernova or Spirit Of The Brave?

Bois Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories. Bois Supernova is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Spirit Of The Brave is rated 3.51/5 from 380 votes. Choose Bois Supernova for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Spirit Of The Brave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Supernova or Spirit Of The Brave?

Bois Supernova lasts longest (Bois Supernova 87/100, Spirit Of The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Supernova or Spirit Of The Brave?

Bois Supernova projects furthest (Bois Supernova 58/100, Spirit Of The Brave 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Supernova and Spirit Of The Brave smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot.

Is Bois Supernova or Spirit Of The Brave better for summer or winter?

Bois Supernova suits evening wear; Spirit Of The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Supernova and Spirit Of The Brave?

Bois Supernova features Ambergris, Lily of the Valley, juniper berry, Angelica Root and Pink Pepper. Spirit Of The Brave has top notes of Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Cypress and Fir, a base of Tonka Bean and Labdanum.