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Royall Bay Rhum vs Supernova

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

Updated 71 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Supernova takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Royall Bay Rhum

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Supernova

    Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Royall Bay Rhum1/4
Supernova3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Supernova
Sillage & projection
Supernova
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Supernova
Fragranxe ranking
Royall Bay Rhum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Royall Bay RhumRoyall Lyme Bermuda
SupernovaMaison Yusif
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 37%Had 17%Want 45%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
52%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

71 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevitySupernova

SillageSupernova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
green86%
aromatic72%
warm spicy58%
camphor44%
fresh30%
aromatic100%
marine92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 60 minutes
Sea NotesBlood OrangeMintGrapesMandarin
Heart2 to 4 hours
Jasmine SambacBay LeafRoseSpices
Base5 to 8 hours
AmbergrisIndian PatchouliAmberPatchouli
Category winnerSupernovaLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer85
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men50
Unisex0
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#83,711

PerfumerYusif Meizongo Jnr

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoyall Bay RhumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royall Bay Rhum by Royall Lyme Bermuda splashes on with an invigorating crackle of genuine West Indian bay leaf, brisk garden mint, and warm kitchen spices. First formulated in 1962, this traditional barbershop splash captures the clean, sun-baked atmosphere of island mornings. The crisp herbal bite softens quickly in…

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Supernova by Maison Yusif delivers a vibrant aromatic marine experience that pairs brisk sea notes with crisp citrus and crushed mint. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of blood orange and mandarin, balanced by sweet grapes and a cool herbal snap. As the initial spray settles, an aromatic core of bay leaf, jasmin…

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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 lasts longer, Royall Bay Rhum or Supernova?

Supernova lasts longest (Supernova 80/100, Royall Bay Rhum 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royall Bay Rhum or Supernova?

Supernova projects furthest (Supernova 50/100, Royall Bay Rhum 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Royall Bay Rhum and Supernova smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Spices, Bay Leaf and Mint.

Is Royall Bay Rhum or Supernova better for summer or winter?

Royall Bay Rhum suits daytime wear; Supernova suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royall Bay Rhum and Supernova?

Royall Bay Rhum features Spices, Bay Leaf, Mint and Green Grass. Supernova has top notes of Sea Notes, Blood Orange, Mint and Grapes, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Bay Leaf, Rose and Spices, a base of Ambergris, Indian Patchouli, Amber and Patchouli.

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