Fragrance comparison

Chinatown vs Nova

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,943 ratings analysed

Chinatown

Bond No 9

3.892,930 votes

Rank #2,064 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Nova

House of Cosmo

4.5413 votes

Rank #38,910 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nova takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chinatown
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nova
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Chinatown1/5

Nova4/5

Ratings & consensus: Nova
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nova
Sillage & projection: Nova
Value for money: Nova
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chinatown

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChinatownBond No 9

NovaHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,930 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNovaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,520 votes

69%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNova

SillageNova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

tuberose69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

woody90%

tuberose80%

sweet70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both white floral, woody and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Peach BlossomBergamot

Heart

TuberoseGardeniaOrange BlossomPeony

Base

CardamomVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

MelonCardamomStarburst CandyPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacTuberoseRumMonoi Oil

Base7-10 hrs

AMBROX® SUPERVirginia CedarVanillaOudSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Cardamom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Nova, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex23

Women75

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 33%Party 31%Casual 21%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,064

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews103

Overall rank#38,910

PerfumerBérénice Watteau

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChinatownHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bond No 9 Chinatown opens with peach blossom and bergamot, then moves into a dense white floral heart where tuberose, gardenia and orange blossom feel creamy, sweet and slightly spicy. The dry-down turns warmer with vanilla, cardamom, woods and patchouli. It usually reads rich, feminine-leaning and distinctive rather …

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Nova by House of Cosmo delivers an unexpected collision between playful neon sweetness and serious woody architecture. The first spray releases juicy melon, candied pink pepper, and a punchy burst of starburst candy. It grabs attention immediately. Then, the fragrance pivots into something far richer and adult. Lush t…

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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.

Which is better, Chinatown or Nova?

Nova takes 4 of 5 categories. Chinatown is rated 3.89/5 from 2,930 votes; Nova is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Chinatown for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nova for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chinatown or Nova?

Nova lasts longest (Nova 78/100, Chinatown 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chinatown or Nova?

Nova projects furthest (Nova 70/100, Chinatown 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chinatown and Nova smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and tuberose accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Cardamom and Vanilla.

Is Chinatown or Nova better for summer or winter?

Nova suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chinatown and Nova?

Chinatown has top notes of Peach Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Cardamom, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Nova has top notes of Melon, Cardamom, Starburst Candy and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Rum and Monoi Oil, a base of AMBROX® SUPER, Virginia Cedar, Vanilla and Oud.