Fragrance comparison

Supernova vs Infinite Paradoxe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

3 wins

Supernova

Andrea Maack

3.6884 votes

Rank #16,036 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Infinite Paradoxe

Thera Cosméticos

3.1217 votes

Rank #64,634 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories.

Supernova
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Infinite Paradoxe
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Supernova3/5

Infinite Paradoxe2/5

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

Infinite ParadoxeThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

3.12/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%

Category winnerSupernovaRating 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

35%Love

12%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

29%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevitySupernova

SillageInfinite Paradoxe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value62

Category winnerInfinite ParadoxeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

leather70%

oud60%

cinnamon50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamonSaffron

Heart

CedarwoodCypressLavender

Base

LeatherOudVetiver

Top

NutmegCinnamonSaffronOudBergamotLavenderCardamomCypress

Heart

TobaccoGeraniumLabdanumCashmeranVioletCedar

Base

PatchouliBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodWhite AmberTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Saffron 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–

Spring23

Summer0

Fall69

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#64,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Infinite Paradoxe opens with an assertive blast of nutmeg, cinnamon, and dark oud that instantly signals a heavy winter scent profile. As the initial sharp spice clears, dense tobacco takes complete control of the composition. Cashmeran and cedar attempt to soften the edges, but the raw tobacco remains front and cente…

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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 Infinite Paradoxe?

Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories. Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes; Infinite Paradoxe is rated 3.12/5 from 17 votes. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Infinite Paradoxe for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Supernova or Infinite Paradoxe?

Supernova lasts longest (Supernova 73/100, Infinite Paradoxe 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Supernova or Infinite Paradoxe?

Infinite Paradoxe projects furthest (Infinite Paradoxe 65/100, Supernova 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova and Infinite Paradoxe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Saffron and Cypress.

Is Supernova or Infinite Paradoxe better for summer or winter?

Infinite Paradoxe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova and Infinite Paradoxe?

Supernova has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Leather, Oud and Vetiver. Infinite Paradoxe has top notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Saffron and Oud, heart notes of Tobacco, Geranium, Labdanum and Cashmeran, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood.