Caribbean Supernova vs Island Muse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Caribbean Supernova takes 5 of 5 categories.
Caribbean SupernovaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Island MuseChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Caribbean Supernova5/5
Island Muse0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Caribbean Supernova
- Sillage & projection
- Caribbean Supernova
- Value for money
- Caribbean Supernova
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Caribbean Supernova
- Fragranxe ranking
- Caribbean Supernova
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Caribbean SupernovaThe Dua BrandIsland MuseElysianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 39%Had 4%Want 57%
3.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 25%Had 4%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
31%Love
8%Like
31%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCaribbean Supernova
SillageCaribbean Supernova
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCaribbean SupernovaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
coconut84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
sweet92%
coconut84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
tropical61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, coconut and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CoconutSicilian LemonBlack CurrantYlang-YlangGrapefruitAmbergrisHibiscusBergamotRumIndian Jasminejuniper berryLabdanum
No top / heart / base split published
Top30 to 45 minutes
CoconutLimeMandarinCitrusTropical FruitsHibiscus
Heart2 to 3 hours
Indian JasmineMarine notesSugar Cane
Base3 to 4 hours
PepperVanillaMuskWoodsy Notes
Category winnerCaribbean SupernovaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night75
Spring75
Summer100
Fall75
Winter0
Day100
Night50
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#48,799
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,950
PerfumerJessi Park
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerCaribbean SupernovaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCaribbean Supernova by The Dua Brand delivers an energetic clash of sunlit tropical beach vibes and sharp barbershop freshness. It opens with an immediate blast of tart Sicilian lemon, zesty grapefruit, and sweet coconut flesh, creating a bright cocktail that instantly wakes up the senses. As the citrus sparkle settle…
Reviews →Island Muse by Elysian delivers a bright tropical profile built around coconut and crisp citrus. The opening pairs sharp lime and juicy mandarin with lush hibiscus and sweet tropical fruits. As the initial spray settles, an airy marine accord merges with Indian jasmine and sweet sugar cane, creating a breezy coastal c…
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, Caribbean Supernova or Island Muse?
Caribbean Supernova takes 5 of 5 categories. Caribbean Supernova is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Island Muse is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Caribbean Supernova for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Island Muse for a citrus and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Caribbean Supernova or Island Muse?
Caribbean Supernova lasts longest (Caribbean Supernova 73/100, Island Muse 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Caribbean Supernova or Island Muse?
Caribbean Supernova projects furthest (Caribbean Supernova 75/100, Island Muse 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Caribbean Supernova and Island Muse smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, coconut and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Hibiscus and Indian Jasmine.
Is Caribbean Supernova or Island Muse better for summer or winter?
Caribbean Supernova suits daytime wear; Island Muse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Caribbean Supernova and Island Muse?
Caribbean Supernova features Coconut, Sicilian Lemon, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Grapefruit. Island Muse has top notes of Coconut, Lime, Mandarin and Citrus, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Marine notes and Sugar Cane, a base of Pepper, Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes.
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