Fragrance comparison

Supernova vs Irth

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 223 ratings analysed

Supernova

Andrea Maack

3.6884 votes

Rank #16,036 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #7,300 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories.

Supernova
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.
Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Supernova1/7

Irth6/7

Ratings & consensus: Irth
Community sentiment: Irth
Longevity: Supernova
Sillage & projection: Irth
Value for money: Irth
Versatility: Irth
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Irth

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SupernovaAndrea Maack

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerIrthRating 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

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySupernova

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

leather70%

oud60%

cinnamon50%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamonSaffron

Heart

CedarwoodCypressLavender

Base

LeatherOudVetiver

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCedarwood, Leather and Oud. 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–

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIrthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#7,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher 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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Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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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 Irth?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories. Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Supernova or Irth?

They last about the same: Supernova 73/100, Irth 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Supernova or Irth?

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, Supernova 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova and Irth smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cedarwood, Leather and Oud.

Is Supernova or Irth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Supernova is the stronger pick. For winter, Supernova is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova and Irth?

Supernova has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Leather, Oud and Vetiver. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.