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Supernova vs Jacomo de Jacomo

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

Updated 1,022 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo de Jacomo takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Supernova

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Jacomo de Jacomo

    Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Supernova1/7
Jacomo de Jacomo6/7
Ratings & consensus
Jacomo de Jacomo
Community sentiment
Jacomo de Jacomo
Longevity
Jacomo de Jacomo
Sillage & projection
Jacomo de Jacomo
Value for money
Jacomo de Jacomo
Versatility
Supernova
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jacomo de Jacomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SupernovaRoads
Jacomo de JacomoJacomo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.61/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%
3.96/ 5 · 937 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerJacomo de JacomoRating 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

46%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

917 votes

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityJacomo de Jacomo

SillageJacomo de Jacomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value78
Category winnerJacomo de JacomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
warm spicy48%
fresh spicy30%
warm spicy100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
earthy65%
mossy56%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitLimeJuniper BerriesBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
CardamomGingerCognac
Base
CedarAmberOakmoss
Notes
ClovesOakmossPatchouliCinnamonLavenderBasilMuskCuminCardamomBrazilian RosewoodRosemaryCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cedar and Oakmoss. 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
Spring44
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSupernovaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex60
Women0
Men96
Unisex3
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#509

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews178

Category winnerJacomo de JacomoHigher 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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Jacomo de Jacomo is a bold, 1980s powerhouse fougere that prioritizes raw spice over modern polish. It opens with a sharp, herbal-green rush before settling into a deep, clove-heavy heart with a dry, mossy base. Ideal for colder weather and evening wear, it serves as an uncompromising, mature choice for men who prefer…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Supernova or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Supernova is rated 3.61/5 from 85 votes; Jacomo de Jacomo is rated 3.96/5 from 937 votes. Choose Supernova for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jacomo de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Supernova or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo lasts longest (Jacomo de Jacomo 73/100, Supernova 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Supernova or Jacomo de Jacomo?

Jacomo de Jacomo projects furthest (Jacomo de Jacomo 65/100, Supernova 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova and Jacomo de Jacomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is Supernova or Jacomo de Jacomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Supernova is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo de Jacomo is the stronger pick. Supernova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova and Jacomo de Jacomo?

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. Jacomo de Jacomo features Cloves, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Lavender.

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