Fragrance comparison

Supernova vs Oro Zu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

4 wins

Supernova

Andrea Maack

3.6884 votes

Rank #16,036 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Oro Zu

Pisello Parfum

3.002 votes

Rank #72,351 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Supernova takes 4 of 4 categories.

Supernova
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Oro Zu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Supernova4/4

Oro Zu0/4

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

Oro ZuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

3.00/ 5 · 2 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySupernova

SillageSupernova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value0

Category winnerSupernovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

leather70%

oud60%

cinnamon50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamonSaffron

Heart

CedarwoodCypressLavender

Base

LeatherOudVetiver

Top

OudSaltOzonic notesCardamomPearBergamotMintGreen Apple

Heart

TobaccoLeatherTurkish RosePralineLavenderIrisCinnamonSage

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanAmberSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Lavender and Leather. 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#72,351

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

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 …

Reviews →

Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia launched Oro Zu in 2024 as a complex, dense fragrance for men. The scent profiles dark, rich oud against a sharp marine saltiness and fresh spices. It is designed for cold fall and winter nights, presenting a bold alternative for collectors of heavy, resinous blends who want a challe…

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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 Oro Zu?

Supernova takes 4 of 4 categories. Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes; Oro Zu is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Oro Zu for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Supernova or Oro Zu?

Supernova lasts longest (Supernova 73/100, Oro Zu 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Supernova or Oro Zu?

Supernova projects furthest (Supernova 53/100, Oro Zu 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova and Oro Zu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Lavender and Leather.

Is Supernova or Oro Zu better for summer or winter?

Oro Zu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova and Oro Zu?

Supernova has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Leather, Oud and Vetiver. Oro Zu has top notes of Oud, Salt, Ozonic notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather, Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Amber.