Fragrance comparison

Supernova vs 36 Jacob

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

1 wins

Supernova

Andrea Maack

3.6884 votes

Rank #16,036 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

36 Jacob

Spiritum

3.003 votes

Rank #72,701 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Supernova takes 1 of 1 categories.

Supernova
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
36 Jacob
Choose it for a earthy and woody character.

Supernova1/1

36 Jacob0/1

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

SupernovaAndrea Maack

36 JacobSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

45%Like

21%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

84 votes

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

leather70%

oud60%

cinnamon50%

earthy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

amber77%

oud69%

leather61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, leather and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamonSaffron

Heart

CedarwoodCypressLavender

Base

LeatherOudVetiver

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperAldehydesSaffronOrangeBasilRoseCypress

Heart

OrrisCloveOrange BlossomRed FruitsCedarwoodCinnamonLabdanum

Base

White OudLeatherIncenseCypriolTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Saffron, Cedarwood and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#72,701

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Spiritum 36 Jacob is a deep, smoky woody fragrance built around dark resin, earthy roots, and rich spices. It kicks off with a lively burst of pink pepper, aromatic cypress, and zesty orange, immediately backed by a golden thread of saffron. As the fragrance settles onto warm skin, smooth cedarwood, clove, and buttery…

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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, Supernova or 36 Jacob?

Supernova takes 1 of 1 categories. Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes; 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character.

Do Supernova and 36 Jacob smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and oud accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Saffron, Cedarwood and Cypress.

What are the notes in Supernova and 36 Jacob?

Supernova has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Leather, Oud and Vetiver. 36 Jacob has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Aldehydes and Saffron, heart notes of Orris, Clove, Orange Blossom and Red Fruits, a base of White Oud, Leather, Incense and Cypriol.