Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Supernova Cologne Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 485 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli

M. Micallef

4.03477 votes

Rank #2,258 AmberPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Supernova Cologne Intense

The Dua Brand

4.388 votes

Rank #37,204 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Supernova Cologne Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli4/4

Supernova Cologne Intense0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliM. Micallef

Supernova Cologne IntenseThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 477 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

323 votes

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value53

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

patchouli91%

vanilla83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

white floral65%

woody56%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet Leaf

Heart

Patchouli

Base

AmberVanilleBenzoinLabdanumMusk

Notes

juniper berryGrapefruitRhubarbLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomBlack PepperViolet LeafRose de MaiBergamotLavenderTuberoseLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Supernova Cologne Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex56

Women37

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,258

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#37,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M. Micallef Patchouli is a classic oriental woody fragrance for both men and women. It opens with the crisp, green bite of violet leaf before settling into a deep, earthy patchouli core. Base notes of amber, vanilla, and benzoin wrap the scent in a resinous, long-lasting warmth, making it a reliable choice for cooler …

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Supernova Cologne Intense by The Dua Brand is a dense aromatic and citrus blend built on a complex foundation of woods, herbs, and soft leather. It opens with a sharp, energising burst of tart rhubarb, crisp lime, bitter grapefruit, and bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, the composition reveals a green heart…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli or Supernova Cologne Intense?

Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes; Supernova Cologne Intense is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Supernova Cologne Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Supernova Cologne Intense?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 78/100, Supernova Cologne Intense 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Supernova Cologne Intense?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, Supernova Cologne Intense 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Supernova Cologne Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf and Labdanum.

Is Patchouli or Supernova Cologne Intense better for summer or winter?

Supernova Cologne Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Supernova Cologne Intense?

Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum. Supernova Cologne Intense features juniper berry, Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom.