Supernova vs Orvaille
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories.
SupernovaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
OrvailleChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Supernova3/5
Orvaille2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Orvaille
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Supernova
- Sillage & projection
- Supernova
- Value for money
- Orvaille
- 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
SupernovaRoadsOrvailleNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%
4.33/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 5%Had 84%Want 11%
Category winnerOrvailleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
58 votes
52%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · 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 winnerOrvailleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
warm spicy48%
fresh spicy30%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
lavender61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitLimeJuniper BerriesBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
CardamomGingerCognac
Base
CedarAmberOakmoss
Top
LimeLavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Juniper BerriesPatchouliVetiverOakmossGalbanum
Base
CedarSandalowoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLime, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Petitgrain. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer100
Fall25
Winter8
Day100
Night7
Spring90
Summer100
Fall70
Winter30
Day100
Night67
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#18,110
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#46,198
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSupernova 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…
Reviews →Orvaille opens with a bright citrus and lavender lift, then settles into a green, woody heart with oakmoss, vetiver and galbanum. It reads crisp, aromatic and slightly powdery rather than sweet. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-leaning green fragrances with structure and freshness. Its wear usually feels moderate…
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 Orvaille?
Supernova takes 3 of 5 categories. Supernova is rated 3.61/5 from 85 votes; Orvaille is rated 4.33/5 from 21 votes. Choose Supernova for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Orvaille for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Supernova or Orvaille?
They last about the same: Supernova 63/100, Orvaille 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Supernova or Orvaille?
Supernova projects furthest (Supernova 55/100, Orvaille 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Supernova and Orvaille smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Petitgrain.
Is Supernova or Orvaille better for summer or winter?
Supernova suits daytime wear; Orvaille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Supernova and Orvaille?
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. Orvaille has top notes of Lime, Lavender, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss, a base of Cedar, Sandalowood, Musk and Amber.
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