Fragrance comparison

Essere Gentile vs Bois Supernova

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Essere Gentile

Zanini

4.6028 votes

Rank #11,145 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Bois Supernova

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #55,566 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essere Gentile takes 3 of 4 categories.

Essere Gentile
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bois Supernova
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Essere Gentile3/4

Bois Supernova1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essere GentileZanini

Bois SupernovaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

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

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBois Supernova

SillageEssere Gentile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEssere GentileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Notes

Bitter OrangeLiquidambarCedarmossGalbanumChinottoVanillaBenzoinOakmossVetiverCypressMyrtleOlive

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmbergrisLily of the Valleyjuniper berryAngelica RootPink PepperRose de MaiGrapefruitArtemisiaCastoreumCedarwoodBergamotLavender

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalNo shared notesDurations are only published for Bois Supernova, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Work 27%Date 25%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#55,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEssere GentileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essere Gentile by Zanini balances the bitter kick of chinotto with earthy green cypress and a balsamic, warm base. The scent shifts from a bright, sharp Italian citrus opening into a deep, mossy forest floor that hugs the skin during cool autumn days.

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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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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, Essere Gentile or Bois Supernova?

Essere Gentile takes 3 of 4 categories. Essere Gentile is rated 4.60/5 from 28 votes; Bois Supernova is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Essere Gentile for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Bois Supernova for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essere Gentile or Bois Supernova?

Bois Supernova lasts longest (Bois Supernova 87/100, Essere Gentile 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essere Gentile or Bois Supernova?

Essere Gentile projects furthest (Essere Gentile 70/100, Bois Supernova 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essere Gentile and Bois Supernova smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords.

Is Essere Gentile or Bois Supernova better for summer or winter?

Essere Gentile suits day or night wear; Bois Supernova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essere Gentile and Bois Supernova?

Essere Gentile features Bitter Orange, Liquidambar, Cedarmoss, Galbanum and Chinotto. Bois Supernova features Ambergris, Lily of the Valley, juniper berry, Angelica Root and Pink Pepper.