Fragrance comparison

i’khana vs Supernova

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

i’khana

source adage fragrances

3.4715 votes

Rank #49,680 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Supernova

Roads

3.6185 votes

Rank #16,591 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Supernova takes 4 of 5 categories.

i’khana
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Supernova
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

i’khana1/5

Supernova4/5

Ratings & consensus: Supernova
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Supernova
Sillage & projection: Supernova
Value for money: i’khana
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

i’khanasource adage fragrances

SupernovaRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

3.61/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%

Category winnerSupernovaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

7%Love

53%Like

27%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

29%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySupernova

SillageSupernova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winneri’khanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

coconut77%

sweet69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

warm spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeRose GeraniumCoconutPink PepperGrapefruitCardamomWhite MuskGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitLimeJuniper BerriesBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

CardamomGingerCognac

Base

CedarAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Ginger. Durations are only published for i’khana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring92

Summer100

Fall25

Winter8

Day100

Night7

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 20%Party 10%

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#16,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

i'khana by source adage fragrances is a bright, sunlit fragrance that captures the sensation of an ocean breeze across warm sand. The scent opens with an eye-opening burst of tart lime, bitter grapefruit rind, and fresh grated ginger that feels clean and invigorating. As the sharp citrus bite settles, a creamy layer o…

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Supernova by Roads opens with a sharp, bracing burst of grapefruit and lime, immediately grounding itself in a woody, aromatic structure. It functions as a crisp citrus-forward choice for warm spring days, offering a clean and energetic profile for those who appreciate uncomplicated, dry citrus compositions. The addit…

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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, i’khana or Supernova?

Supernova takes 4 of 5 categories. i’khana is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes; Supernova is rated 3.61/5 from 85 votes. Choose i’khana for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Supernova for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, i’khana or Supernova?

Supernova lasts longest (Supernova 63/100, i’khana 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, i’khana or Supernova?

Supernova projects furthest (Supernova 55/100, i’khana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do i’khana and Supernova smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Ginger.

Is i’khana or Supernova better for summer or winter?

i’khana suits daytime wear; Supernova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in i’khana and Supernova?

i’khana features Lime, Rose Geranium, Coconut, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit. Supernova has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Cognac, a base of Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss.