Fragrance comparison

Confidential vs Supernova

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

3 wins

Confidential

PARIS CORNER

3.9122 votes

Rank #24,013 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Supernova

Andrea Maack

3.6884 votes

Rank #15,642 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Confidential takes 3 of 5 categories.

Confidential
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Supernova
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Confidential3/5

Supernova2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ConfidentialPARIS CORNER

SupernovaAndrea Maack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

3.68/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

Category winnerConfidentialRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

19%Love

45%Like

21%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySupernova

SillageConfidential

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value32

Category winnerConfidentialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

powdery48%

musky30%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

leather70%

oud60%

cinnamon50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomSaffronBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

CypressMyrrhJasmineRose

Base3 to 5 hours

Dry WoodCedarwoodMuskSandalwoodOudTobacco

Top

CardamomCinnamonSaffron

Heart

CedarwoodCypressLavender

Base

LeatherOudVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Cypress and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Confidential, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall94

Winter75

Day100

Night83

Spring19

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex30

Women5

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,013

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#15,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Confidential by PARIS CORNER is a woody oriental fragrance built on dry woods, warm spices, and aromatic greenery. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot coupled with the sharp warmth of cardamom and saffron. Soon, fresh cypress needles and sweet resinous myrrh blend into subtle rose and jasmine florals. The ba…

Reviews →

Andrea Maack Supernova balances sharp cold-weather spices with a dark undercurrent of leather and oud. Cardamom and cinnamon pop at first spray, before settling into a dry, woody base of cypress and cedarwood. It offers a distinct option for those seeking a cool-season signature that steers clear of standard gourmand …

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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, Confidential or Supernova?

Confidential takes 3 of 5 categories. Confidential is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes. Choose Confidential for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Confidential or Supernova?

Supernova lasts longest (Supernova 73/100, Confidential 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Confidential or Supernova?

Projection is very close: Confidential 54/100, Supernova 53/100 for sillage.

Do Confidential and Supernova smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Cypress and Cedarwood.

Is Confidential or Supernova better for summer or winter?

Confidential suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Confidential and Supernova?

Confidential has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Myrrh, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Dry Wood, Cedarwood, Musk and Sandalwood. Supernova has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Leather, Oud and Vetiver.