Fragrance comparison

Bois Supernova vs Supernova Cologne Special Edition

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Bois Supernova

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #59,635 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Supernova Cologne Special Edition

The Dua Brand

4.405 votes

Rank #39,724 LavenderSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Bois Supernova
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Supernova Cologne Special Edition
Choose it for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bois Supernova2/5

Supernova Cologne Special Edition2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois SupernovaThe Dua Brand

Supernova Cologne Special EditionThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 69%Had 25%Want 6%

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

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBois Supernova

SillageSupernova Cologne Special Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerBois SupernovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

lavender100%

soft spicy92%

citrus84%

leather77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

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

Pink PepperLavenderLily of the ValleyLeatherBenzoinLemonLimejuniper berryRose de MaiGrapefruitArtemisiaAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day33

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSupernova Cologne Special EditionHigher 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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Supernova Cologne Special Edition by The Dua Brand is an aromatic fougere built around a bright citrus opening and a sturdy herbal base. It starts with an energetic splash of tart grapefruit, lime, lemon, and bergamot, bringing an instant burst of clean brightness. Soon, aromatic herbs like thyme and artemisia mingle …

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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 Supernova Cologne Special Edition?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Bois Supernova is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Supernova Cologne Special Edition is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bois Supernova for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Supernova Cologne Special Edition for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Supernova or Supernova Cologne Special Edition?

Bois Supernova lasts longest (Bois Supernova 87/100, Supernova Cologne Special Edition 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Supernova or Supernova Cologne Special Edition?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition projects furthest (Supernova Cologne Special Edition 81/100, Bois Supernova 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Supernova and Supernova Cologne Special Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Lily of the Valley, juniper berry and Pink Pepper.

Is Bois Supernova or Supernova Cologne Special Edition better for summer or winter?

Bois Supernova suits evening wear; Supernova Cologne Special Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Supernova and Supernova Cologne Special Edition?

Bois Supernova features Ambergris, Lily of the Valley, juniper berry, Angelica Root and Pink Pepper. Supernova Cologne Special Edition features Pink Pepper, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Leather and Benzoin.