Fragrance comparison

Supernova vs Bel Sole

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

5 wins

Supernova

Roads

3.6185 votes

Rank #18,110 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Bel Sole

Perris Portofino

3.4719 votes

Rank #52,993 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Supernova takes 5 of 5 categories.

Supernova
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bel Sole
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Supernova5/5

Bel Sole0/5

Ratings & consensus: Supernova
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

SupernovaRoads

Bel SolePerris Portofino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%

3.47/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 15%Had 10%Want 75%

Category winnerSupernovaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

32%Love

16%Like

26%Ok

21%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevitySupernova

SillageSupernova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSupernovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

warm spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

salty77%

woody65%

musky53%

marine42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLimeJuniper BerriesBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

CardamomGingerCognac

Base

CedarAmberOakmoss

Top

GrapefruitBergamotCedarCardamom

Heart

LimeGingerJuniper Berries

Base

SaltMuskCashmeran

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Juniper Berries and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall25

Winter8

Day100

Night7

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#52,993

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Supernova by Roads opens with a sharp, bracing burst of grapefruit and lime, immediately grounding itself in a woody, aromatic structure. It functions as a crisp citrus-forward choice for warm spring days, offering a clean and energetic profile for those who appreciate uncomplicated, dry citrus compositions. The addit…

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Perris Portofino Bel Sole opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and crushed cardamom. Nose Luca Maffei pairs bright citrus top notes with a biting heart of fresh ginger and juniper berries. As the initial spray settles on warm skin, ocean salt and sun-bleached cedar emerge underneath the fruit.…

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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 Bel Sole?

Supernova takes 5 of 5 categories. Supernova is rated 3.61/5 from 85 votes; Bel Sole is rated 3.47/5 from 19 votes. Choose Supernova for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bel Sole for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Supernova or Bel Sole?

Supernova lasts longest (Supernova 63/100, Bel Sole 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Supernova or Bel Sole?

Supernova projects furthest (Supernova 55/100, Bel Sole 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova and Bel Sole smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Juniper Berries and Bergamot.

Is Supernova or Bel Sole better for summer or winter?

Supernova suits daytime wear; Bel Sole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova and Bel Sole?

Supernova has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Cognac, a base of Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss. Bel Sole has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cedar and Cardamom, heart notes of Lime, Ginger and Juniper Berries, a base of Salt, Musk and Cashmeran.