Fragrance comparison

Hex vs Nova

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Hex

Royal Crown

1.001 votes

Rank #66,736 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

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.

Hex
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nova
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Hex1/5

Nova4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HexRoyal Crown

NovaHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNova

SillageNova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

tuberose84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

woody90%

tuberose80%

sweet70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

CardamomSaffronPlumBlack PepperPink PepperBirch

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseBlue LotusJasmine SambacTurkish Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

Mysore SandalwoodCypressIncenseMyrrhOudPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

MelonCardamomStarburst CandyPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacTuberoseRumMonoi Oil

Base7-10 hrs

AMBROX® SUPERVirginia CedarVanillaOudSandalwood

Category winnerHexLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day37

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 39%Party 30%Casual 17%Work 14%

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#66,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,910

PerfumerBérénice Watteau

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hex by Royal Crown opens with an intoxicating rush of spiced plum, crushed black pepper, and golden saffron, underpinned by the leathery smoke of birch. As the bright initial crackle settles, a lavish floral heart takes over, pairing heady tuberose and Turkish rose with aquatic blue lotus and honeyed jasmine sambac. T…

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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, Hex or Nova?

Nova takes 4 of 5 categories. Hex is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Nova is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Hex for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nova for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hex or Nova?

Nova lasts longest (Nova 78/100, Hex 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hex or Nova?

Nova projects furthest (Nova 70/100, Hex 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hex and Nova smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Hex or Nova better for summer or winter?

Hex suits evening wear; Nova suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hex and Nova?

Hex has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Plum and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Blue Lotus, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Cypress, Incense and Myrrh. 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.