Infinite Paradoxe vs Supernova
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories.
Infinite ParadoxeChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
SupernovaChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Infinite Paradoxe2/5
Supernova3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Supernova
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Supernova
- Sillage & projection
- Infinite Paradoxe
- Value for money
- Infinite Paradoxe
- 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
Infinite ParadoxeThera CosméticosSupernovaAndrea MaackWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.12/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%
3.68/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%
Category winnerSupernovaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
12%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
29%Hate
17 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
Category winners
LongevitySupernova
SillageInfinite Paradoxe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInfinite ParadoxeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
tobacco69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
leather70%
oud60%
cinnamon50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegCinnamonSaffronOudBergamotLavenderCardamomCypress
Heart
TobaccoGeraniumLabdanumCashmeranVioletCedar
Base
PatchouliBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodWhite AmberTonka BeanVanillaMusk
Top
CardamomCinnamonSaffron
Heart
CedarwoodCypressLavender
Base
LeatherOudVetiver
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Saffron, Oud and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring23
Summer0
Fall69
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Spring19
Summer11
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,634
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#16,036
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInfinite Paradoxe opens with an assertive blast of nutmeg, cinnamon, and dark oud that instantly signals a heavy winter scent profile. As the initial sharp spice clears, dense tobacco takes complete control of the composition. Cashmeran and cedar attempt to soften the edges, but the raw tobacco remains front and cente…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, Infinite Paradoxe or Supernova?
Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories. Infinite Paradoxe is rated 3.12/5 from 17 votes; Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes. Choose Infinite Paradoxe for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Infinite Paradoxe or Supernova?
Supernova lasts longest (Supernova 73/100, Infinite Paradoxe 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Infinite Paradoxe or Supernova?
Infinite Paradoxe projects furthest (Infinite Paradoxe 65/100, Supernova 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Infinite Paradoxe and Supernova smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Saffron, Oud and Lavender.
Is Infinite Paradoxe or Supernova better for summer or winter?
Infinite Paradoxe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Infinite Paradoxe and Supernova?
Infinite Paradoxe has top notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Saffron and Oud, heart notes of Tobacco, Geranium, Labdanum and Cashmeran, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood. Supernova has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Leather, Oud and Vetiver.
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