Fragrance comparison

Supernova vs Private Saffron

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

Supernova

Andrea Maack

3.6884 votes

Rank #16,036 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Private Saffron

Modern Armorist

5.001 votes

Rank #50,471 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories.

Supernova
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Private Saffron
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Supernova1/4

Private Saffron3/4

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

Private SaffronModern Armorist

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Saffron

SillagePrivate Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPrivate SaffronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

leather70%

oud60%

cinnamon50%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather

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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#50,471

PerfumerNot listed

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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Modern Armorist Private Saffron is a rich, grounding perfume that balances energetic citrus with deep woods and warm kitchen spices. It opens with a brisk kick of ruby grapefruit, fresh lavender, and cracked cardamom before settling into a heart of aromatic cypress, sweet pipe tobacco, and smooth cedar. The base ancho…

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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 Private Saffron?

Private Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories. Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Supernova or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Supernova 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Supernova or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Supernova 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova and Private Saffron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Saffron and Cypress.

Is Supernova or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?

Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova and Private Saffron?

Supernova has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Leather, Oud and Vetiver. Private Saffron has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Floral Notes, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.