Fragrance comparison

Gentle Oud vs Supernova

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gentle Oud

MAISON ASRAR

4.2619 votes

Rank #36,712 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Supernova

Andrea Maack

3.6884 votes

Rank #15,965 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentle Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gentle Oud
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Supernova
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Gentle Oud4/5

Supernova1/5

Ratings & consensus: Gentle Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentle Oud
Sillage & projection: Gentle Oud
Value for money: Gentle Oud
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

Gentle OudMAISON ASRAR

SupernovaAndrea Maack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

3.68/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

Category winnerGentle OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

32%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGentle Oud

SillageGentle Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value32

Category winnerGentle OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

amber84%

lavender77%

leather69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

leather70%

oud60%

cinnamon50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, leather and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderAromatic NotesSpicy Notes

Heart

CedarwoodOudFloral Notes

Base

Woody NotesLeatherAmber

Top

CardamomCinnamonSaffron

Heart

CedarwoodCypressLavender

Base

LeatherOudVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedarwood, Oud and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring19

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex55

Women0

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentle Oud from MAISON ASRAR introduces a resinous, woody character to the daily rotation. Opening with a sharp hit of lavender and spice, it transitions into a grounded heart of cedarwood and oud. Leather and amber settle in the base, providing a long-lasting finish suitable for cooler autumn days or professional set…

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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, Gentle Oud or Supernova?

Gentle Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Gentle Oud is rated 4.26/5 from 19 votes; Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes. Choose Gentle Oud for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gentle Oud or Supernova?

They last about the same: Gentle Oud 75/100, Supernova 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gentle Oud or Supernova?

Gentle Oud projects furthest (Gentle Oud 68/100, Supernova 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentle Oud and Supernova smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and oud accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedarwood, Oud and Leather.

Is Gentle Oud or Supernova better for summer or winter?

Gentle Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentle Oud and Supernova?

Gentle Oud has top notes of Lavender, Aromatic Notes and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Cedarwood, Oud and Floral Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Leather and Amber. Supernova has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Leather, Oud and Vetiver.