Jacomo de Jacomo vs Supernova
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jacomo de Jacomo takes 6 of 7 categories.
Jacomo de JacomoChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
SupernovaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jacomo de Jacomo6/7
Supernova1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Community sentiment
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Longevity
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Sillage & projection
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Value for money
- Jacomo de Jacomo
- Versatility
- Supernova
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jacomo de Jacomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jacomo de JacomoJacomoSupernovaRoadsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 937 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
3.61/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%
Category winnerJacomo de JacomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
917 votes
29%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
58 votes
Category winnerJacomo de JacomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJacomo de Jacomo
SillageJacomo de Jacomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJacomo de JacomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
earthy65%
mossy56%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
warm spicy48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
ClovesOakmossPatchouliCinnamonLavenderBasilMuskCuminCardamomBrazilian RosewoodRosemaryCedar
No top / heart / base split published
Top
GrapefruitLimeJuniper BerriesBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
CardamomGingerCognac
Base
CedarAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Cardamom and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring92
Summer100
Fall25
Winter8
Day100
Night7
Category winnerSupernovaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#509
PerfumerChristian Mathieu
Launched—
Reviews178
Overall rank#18,110
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerJacomo de JacomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJacomo de Jacomo is a bold, 1980s powerhouse fougere that prioritizes raw spice over modern polish. It opens with a sharp, herbal-green rush before settling into a deep, clove-heavy heart with a dry, mossy base. Ideal for colder weather and evening wear, it serves as an uncompromising, mature choice for men who prefer…
Reviews →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…
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, Jacomo de Jacomo or Supernova?
Jacomo de Jacomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Jacomo de Jacomo is rated 3.96/5 from 937 votes; Supernova is rated 3.61/5 from 85 votes. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Supernova for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Jacomo de Jacomo or Supernova?
Jacomo de Jacomo lasts longest (Jacomo de Jacomo 73/100, Supernova 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jacomo de Jacomo or Supernova?
Jacomo de Jacomo projects furthest (Jacomo de Jacomo 65/100, Supernova 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jacomo de Jacomo and Supernova smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Cardamom and Cedar.
Is Jacomo de Jacomo or Supernova better for summer or winter?
For summer, Supernova is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo de Jacomo is the stronger pick. Supernova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jacomo de Jacomo and Supernova?
Jacomo de Jacomo features Cloves, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Lavender. 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.
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