Fragrance comparison

Sapphire Onyx vs Supernova

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sapphire Onyx

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.717 votes

Rank #34,626 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Supernova

Andrea Maack

3.6884 votes

Rank #15,536 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sapphire Onyx takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sapphire Onyx
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Supernova
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Sapphire Onyx3/4

Supernova1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sapphire Onyx
Sillage & projection: Sapphire Onyx
Value for money: Sapphire Onyx
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

Sapphire OnyxLe Bonheur Perfumes

SupernovaAndrea Maack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

3.68/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

0%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

19%Love

45%Like

21%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySapphire Onyx

SillageSapphire Onyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value32

Category winnerSapphire OnyxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

woody65%

leather53%

patchouli42%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

leather70%

oud60%

cinnamon50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

CardamomSaffron

Heart4 to 6 hours

OudPatchouliCedarwood

Base8 to 12+ hours

AmberLeather

Top

CardamomCinnamonSaffron

Heart

CedarwoodCypressLavender

Base

LeatherOudVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Oud and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Sapphire Onyx, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer14

Fall57

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring19

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sapphire Onyx by Le Bonheur Perfumes is an intense woody chypre fragrance built around heavy resins, dark woods, and pungent spices. It opens with an immediate kick of pungent cardamom and earthy saffron before sliding into a commanding heart of dark oud, rich patchouli, and dry cedarwood. As the blend settles onto th…

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Andrea Maack Supernova balances sharp cold-weather spices with a dark undercurrent of leather and oud. Cardamom and cinnamon pop at first spray, before settling into a dry, woody base of cypress and cedarwood. It offers a distinct option for those seeking a cool-season signature that steers clear of standard gourmand …

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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, Sapphire Onyx or Supernova?

Sapphire Onyx takes 3 of 4 categories. Sapphire Onyx is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes. Choose Sapphire Onyx for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sapphire Onyx or Supernova?

Sapphire Onyx lasts longest (Sapphire Onyx 91/100, Supernova 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sapphire Onyx or Supernova?

Sapphire Onyx projects furthest (Sapphire Onyx 86/100, Supernova 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sapphire Onyx and Supernova smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Oud and Cedarwood.

Is Sapphire Onyx or Supernova better for summer or winter?

Sapphire Onyx suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sapphire Onyx and Supernova?

Sapphire Onyx has top notes of Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Oud, Patchouli and Cedarwood, a base of Amber and Leather. Supernova has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Leather, Oud and Vetiver.