Fragrance comparison

Monochrome vs Supernova on Fire

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Monochrome

Salle Privée · 2017

3.6954 votes

Rank #38,110 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Supernova on Fire

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #38,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Supernova on Fire takes 3 of 4 categories.

Monochrome
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Supernova on Fire
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Monochrome1/4

Supernova on Fire3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Supernova on Fire
Sillage & projection: Supernova on Fire
Value for money: Supernova on Fire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monochrome

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonochromeSalle Privée

Supernova on FireThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 47%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySupernova on Fire

SillageSupernova on Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSupernova on FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

green77%

fresh spicy65%

leather53%

warm spicy42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

GalbanumCloves

Heart

RosemaryVetiver

Base

CedarLeather

Notes

Lily of the ValleyOrange Blossomjuniper berryGuaiac WoodPink PepperRose de MaiPeru BalsamGrapefruitArtemisiaAmbergrisCashmeranBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalNo shared notesDurations are only published for Supernova on Fire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall37

Winter19

Day100

Night10

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex35

Women8

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,110

PerfumerTanja Deurloo

Launched2017

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMonochromeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salle Privée Monochrome is a brisk, dry woody green fragrance built on bitter galbanum resin, crushed garden rosemary, clean Virginia cedar, and warm cloves. The opening delivers a snappy botanical shock that feels cool and crisp, reminiscent of breaking fresh green plant stems on a spring morning. As it develops on s…

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Supernova on Fire by The Dua Brand clashes two contrasting scent worlds into one bold Extrait de Parfum. You get the zesty punch of tart grapefruit, crisp lime, and fresh bergamot right alongside smoky roasted chestnut, sweet Peru balsam, and dry cedarwood. It starts out like a chilled citrus cocktail before settling …

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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, Monochrome or Supernova on Fire?

Supernova on Fire takes 3 of 4 categories. Monochrome is rated 3.69/5 from 54 votes; Supernova on Fire is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Monochrome for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Supernova on Fire for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Monochrome or Supernova on Fire?

Supernova on Fire lasts longest (Supernova on Fire 80/100, Monochrome 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monochrome or Supernova on Fire?

Projection is very close: Supernova on Fire 50/100, Monochrome 48/100 for sillage.

Do Monochrome and Supernova on Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords.

Is Monochrome or Supernova on Fire better for summer or winter?

Monochrome suits daytime wear; Supernova on Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monochrome and Supernova on Fire?

Monochrome has top notes of Galbanum and Cloves, heart notes of Rosemary and Vetiver, a base of Cedar and Leather. Supernova on Fire features Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, juniper berry, Guaiac Wood and Pink Pepper.