Supernova vs VIII Eight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Supernova takes 3 of 4 categories.
SupernovaChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
VIII EightChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Supernova3/4
VIII Eight1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Supernova
- Sillage & projection
- Supernova
- Value for money
- VIII Eight
- 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 MaackVIII EightAzalea ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
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
0%Love
100%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
Category winners
LongevitySupernova
SillageSupernova
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVIII EightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
leather70%
oud60%
cinnamon50%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomCinnamonSaffron
Heart
CedarwoodCypressLavender
Base
LeatherOudVetiver
Top
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Lavender, 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 seasonSpring19
Summer11
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,036
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#66,980
PerfumerNot listed
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 →VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…
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 VIII Eight?
Supernova takes 3 of 4 categories. Supernova is rated 3.68/5 from 84 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Supernova for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Supernova or VIII Eight?
Supernova lasts longest (Supernova 73/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Supernova or VIII Eight?
Supernova projects furthest (Supernova 53/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Supernova and VIII Eight smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Lavender, Leather and Oud.
Is Supernova or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?
VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Supernova and VIII Eight?
Supernova has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Leather, Oud and Vetiver. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
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