Royal Black vs Supernova
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories.
Royal BlackChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SupernovaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Royal Black2/5
Supernova3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Royal Black
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Supernova
- Sillage & projection
- Supernova
- Value for money
- Royal Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Supernova
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Royal BlackArno SorelSupernovaRoadsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 56%Had 25%Want 19%
3.61/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%
Category winnerRoyal BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
29%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
58 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySupernova
SillageSupernova
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoyal BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
amber61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
warm spicy48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeLimeLemonGrapefruit
Heart
SageCinnamonThymePepperCardamom
Base
White MuskSandalwoodOakmossLabdanumAmberCedar
Top
GrapefruitLimeJuniper BerriesBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
CardamomGingerCognac
Base
CedarAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall47
Winter27
Day100
Night47
Spring92
Summer100
Fall25
Winter8
Day100
Night7
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#27,486
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#18,110
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Black opens with a bright citrus burst, then settles into an aromatic, slightly spicy heart with sage, cardamom and cinnamon. As it dries down, the musk, woods and amber give it a softer, sweeter finish. It reads as an easy everyday men's fragrance with good value appeal. If you like fresh scents with a warmer e…
Reviews →Supernova by Roads opens with a sharp, bracing burst of grapefruit and lime, immediately grounding itself in a woody, aromatic structure. It functions as a crisp citrus-forward choice for warm spring days, offering a clean and energetic profile for those who appreciate uncomplicated, dry citrus compositions. The addit…
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, Royal Black or Supernova?
Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories. Royal Black is rated 4.26/5 from 23 votes; Supernova is rated 3.61/5 from 85 votes. Choose Royal Black for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Supernova for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Royal Black or Supernova?
Supernova lasts longest (Supernova 63/100, Royal Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Royal Black or Supernova?
Supernova projects furthest (Supernova 55/100, Royal Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Royal Black and Supernova smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Oakmoss.
Is Royal Black or Supernova better for summer or winter?
Royal Black suits daytime wear; Supernova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Royal Black and Supernova?
Royal Black has top notes of Orange, Lime, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Cinnamon, Thyme and Pepper, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Labdanum. Supernova has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Cognac, a base of Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss.
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