Fragrance comparison

Philosophy vs Caribbean Supernova

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Philosophy

G Parfums

4.0011 votes

Rank #45,505 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Caribbean Supernova

The Dua Brand

4.437 votes

Rank #44,184 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caribbean Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories.

Philosophy
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Caribbean Supernova
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Philosophy2/5

Caribbean Supernova3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PhilosophyG Parfums

Caribbean SupernovaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 39%Had 4%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCaribbean Supernova

SillageCaribbean Supernova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value60

Category winnerPhilosophyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

herbal74%

rum65%

musky56%

citrus100%

woody92%

coconut84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumRumAmberSageThymeOlibanumSpicesYlang-YlangMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CoconutSicilian LemonBlack CurrantYlang-YlangGrapefruitAmbergrisHibiscusBergamotRumIndian Jasminejuniper berryLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerPhilosophyLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day47

Night100

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

Date 36%Casual 28%Party 23%Work 13%

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Casual 33%Date 25%Party 23%Work 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,505

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,184

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaribbean SupernovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Philosophy by G Parfums delivers a dark, boozy pour of aged rum spiked with dried garden herbs. It does not hide its strength. The opening hits fast with a solvent bite of distilled spirits before herbal thyme and clary sage cut through the sweet headiness. Within fifteen minutes, warm amber and sticky labdanum anchor…

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Caribbean Supernova by The Dua Brand delivers an energetic clash of sunlit tropical beach vibes and sharp barbershop freshness. It opens with an immediate blast of tart Sicilian lemon, zesty grapefruit, and sweet coconut flesh, creating a bright cocktail that instantly wakes up the senses. As the citrus sparkle settle…

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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, Philosophy or Caribbean Supernova?

Caribbean Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories. Philosophy is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Caribbean Supernova is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Philosophy for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Caribbean Supernova for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Philosophy or Caribbean Supernova?

Caribbean Supernova lasts longest (Caribbean Supernova 73/100, Philosophy 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Philosophy or Caribbean Supernova?

Caribbean Supernova projects furthest (Caribbean Supernova 75/100, Philosophy 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Philosophy and Caribbean Supernova smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Rum and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Philosophy or Caribbean Supernova better for summer or winter?

Philosophy suits evening wear; Caribbean Supernova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Philosophy and Caribbean Supernova?

Philosophy features Labdanum, Rum, Amber, Sage and Thyme. Caribbean Supernova features Coconut, Sicilian Lemon, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Grapefruit.