Supernova vs Fenome
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Supernova takes 1 of 1 categories.
SupernovaChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
FenomeChoose it for a patchouli and leather character. Best in summer.
Supernova1/1
Fenome0/1
- 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 MaackFenomeSensoriaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
45%Like
21%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
84 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
leather70%
oud60%
cinnamon50%
patchouli100%
leather92%
oud84%
balsamic77%
earthy69%
musky61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both leather and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomCinnamonSaffron
Heart
CedarwoodCypressLavender
Base
LeatherOudVetiver
Top
GrapefruitSaffronLavenderBergamotCinnamonAppleCardamom
Heart
OudTobaccoCashmeranGeraniumCedar
Base
PatchouliLeatherVanillaMuskWoody NotesVetiverSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Saffron and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring19
Summer11
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,036
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#60,584
PerfumerRashed Ansari
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAndrea 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 …
Reviews →Sensoria Fenome blends warm spices with deep, earthbound textures. It starts with sharp citrus and saffron, then moves into a dry cedar and tobacco heart. The base settles into a heavy, dark blend of patchouli and leather. It offers a warm, woody experience for cool weather and evening wear.
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, Supernova or Fenome?
Supernova takes 1 of 1 categories. Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes; Fenome is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Fenome for a patchouli and leather character. Best in summer.
Do Supernova and Fenome smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and oud accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Saffron and Lavender.
What are the notes in Supernova and Fenome?
Supernova has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Leather, Oud and Vetiver. Fenome has top notes of Grapefruit, Saffron, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Oud, Tobacco, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Vanilla and Musk.
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