Opera Mate vs Supernova on Fire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Opera MateChoose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Supernova on FireChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Opera Mate2/4
Supernova on Fire2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Supernova on Fire
- Sillage & projection
- Opera Mate
- Value for money
- Supernova on Fire
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opera Mate
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Opera MateMind GamesSupernova on FireThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
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 hate61%Love
21%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
111 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
Category winners
LongevitySupernova on Fire
SillageOpera Mate
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSupernova on FireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
caramel92%
amber84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
nutty61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
amber77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ChestnutLabdanumGrapefruit
Heart
Creme BruleeDavanaVetiver
Base
CaramelSuede
Notes
Lily of the ValleyOrange Blossomjuniper berryGuaiac WoodPink PepperRose de MaiPeru BalsamGrapefruitArtemisiaAmbergrisCashmeranBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit. Durations are only published for Supernova on Fire, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
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#6,573
PerfumerChristelle Laprade
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#41,259
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerOpera MateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMind Games Opera Mate opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit cut against warm, resinous labdanum and rich roasted chestnut. As the initial brightness settles into skin, a buttery creme brulee note takes over, balanced by herbal davana and earthy vetiver. The base lingers for hours on soft suede and dark burnt c…
Reviews →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 …
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, Opera Mate or Supernova on Fire?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Opera Mate is rated 4.32/5 from 111 votes; Supernova on Fire is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Opera Mate for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Supernova on Fire for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Opera Mate or Supernova on Fire?
Supernova on Fire lasts longest (Supernova on Fire 80/100, Opera Mate 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opera Mate or Supernova on Fire?
Opera Mate projects furthest (Opera Mate 64/100, Supernova on Fire 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opera Mate and Supernova on Fire smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit.
Is Opera Mate or Supernova on Fire better for summer or winter?
Supernova on Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opera Mate and Supernova on Fire?
Opera Mate has top notes of Chestnut, Labdanum and Grapefruit, heart notes of Creme Brulee, Davana and Vetiver, a base of Caramel and Suede. Supernova on Fire features Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, juniper berry, Guaiac Wood and Pink Pepper.
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