Fragrance comparison

Nova vs Oakbanum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Nova

House of Cosmo

4.5413 votes

Rank #38,910 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oakbanum

Selcouth

4.6913 votes

Rank #34,204 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oakbanum takes 5 of 5 categories.

Nova
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Oakbanum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nova0/5

Oakbanum5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NovaHouse of Cosmo

OakbanumSelcouth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

Category winnerOakbanumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

77%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityOakbanum

SillageOakbanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOakbanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

tuberose80%

sweet70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

powdery30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MelonCardamomStarburst CandyPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacTuberoseRumMonoi Oil

Base7-10 hrs

AMBROX® SUPERVirginia CedarVanillaOudSandalwood

Top

CognacElemi resinTangerinePink PepperBergamotCardamom

Heart

RumWoody NotesCoffee CO2WhiskeyOsmanthusAmberwoodDavana

Base

Texas CedarSandalwoodOakBourbon VanillaOlibanumPatchouliAmberOud

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Rum. Durations are only published for Nova, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring44

Summer11

Fall56

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 33%Party 31%Casual 21%Work 14%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,910

PerfumerBérénice Watteau

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,204

PerfumerAbdulaziz Alshaibani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOakbanumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nova by House of Cosmo delivers an unexpected collision between playful neon sweetness and serious woody architecture. The first spray releases juicy melon, candied pink pepper, and a punchy burst of starburst candy. It grabs attention immediately. Then, the fragrance pivots into something far richer and adult. Lush t…

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Oakbanum by Selcouth offers a complex, aromatic profile that bridges woody depth with a boozy, resinous warmth. Designed for those who appreciate sophisticated, spice-forward scents, it moves from bright citrus top notes into a rich heart of coffee and rum. This fragrance suits cooler weather, making it an ideal compa…

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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, Nova or Oakbanum?

Oakbanum takes 5 of 5 categories. Nova is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; Oakbanum is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Nova for a white floral and woody character. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Oakbanum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nova or Oakbanum?

Oakbanum lasts longest (Oakbanum 84/100, Nova 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nova or Oakbanum?

Oakbanum projects furthest (Oakbanum 75/100, Nova 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nova and Oakbanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Rum.

Is Nova or Oakbanum better for summer or winter?

Nova suits evening wear; Oakbanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nova and Oakbanum?

Nova has top notes of Melon, Cardamom, Starburst Candy and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Rum and Monoi Oil, a base of AMBROX® SUPER, Virginia Cedar, Vanilla and Oud. Oakbanum has top notes of Cognac, Elemi resin, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Woody Notes, Coffee CO2 and Whiskey, a base of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Oak and Bourbon Vanilla.