Fragrance comparison

Elysium vs Supernova Cologne Special Edition

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elysium

Bonjour Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #49,877 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

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?

Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Elysium3/4

Supernova Cologne Special Edition1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElysiumBonjour Paris

Supernova Cologne Special EditionThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityElysium

SillageElysium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value45

Category winnerElysiumBest 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 match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotGalbanumThymeLemonLime

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantPink PepperNagarmothaJasmineVetiverCedar

Base

LabdanumVanillaBenzoinLeatherAmber

Notes

Pink PepperLavenderLily of the ValleyLeatherBenzoinLemonLimejuniper berryRose de MaiGrapefruitArtemisiaAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Artemisia, Lemon and Lime. Durations are only published for Supernova Cologne Special Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

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#49,877

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

Elysium opens with a bright rush of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and lime, sharpened by thyme, artemisia and green galbanum. It reads crisp, aromatic and lively at first, then settles into a more textured mix of juniper, pink pepper, cedar, vetiver and soft amber. The base adds labdanum, benzoin, vanilla and a touch of…

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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, Elysium or Supernova Cologne Special Edition?

Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories. Elysium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Supernova Cologne Special Edition is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Elysium for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Supernova Cologne Special Edition for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysium or Supernova Cologne Special Edition?

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

Which projects more, Elysium or Supernova Cologne Special Edition?

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

Do Elysium and Supernova Cologne Special Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Artemisia, Lemon and Lime.

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

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

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

Elysium has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Benzoin and Leather. Supernova Cologne Special Edition features Pink Pepper, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Leather and Benzoin.