Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Irth vs Supernova

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

Updated 223 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Irth

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Supernova

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Irth6/7
Supernova1/7
Ratings & consensus
Irth
Community sentiment
Irth
Longevity
Supernova
Sillage & projection
Irth
Value for money
Irth
Versatility
Irth
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Irth

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IrthNabeel
SupernovaAndrea Maack
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
3.68/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%
Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

139 votes

19%Love
45%Like
21%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevitySupernova

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value32
Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
warm spicy100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
leather70%
oud60%
cinnamon50%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
Top
CardamomCinnamonSaffron
Heart
CedarwoodCypressLavender
Base
LeatherOudVetiver
InformationalShared notesOud, Cedarwood 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
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring19
Summer11
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIrthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men36
Unisex54
Women10
Men39
Unisex55
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#16,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Irth or Supernova?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Irth or Supernova?

They last about the same: Supernova 73/100, Irth 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Irth or Supernova?

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, Supernova 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irth and Supernova smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Oud, Cedarwood and Leather.

Is Irth or Supernova better for summer or winter?

For summer, Supernova is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irth and Supernova?

Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, 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.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance