Supernova vs Pierre de Velay No. 25
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 6 of 7 categories.
SupernovaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 25Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Supernova1/7
Pierre de Velay No. 256/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pierre de Velay No. 25
- Community sentiment
- Pierre de Velay No. 25
- Longevity
- Pierre de Velay No. 25
- Sillage & projection
- Pierre de Velay No. 25
- Value for money
- Supernova
- Versatility
- Pierre de Velay No. 25
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pierre de Velay No. 25
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SupernovaRoadsPierre de Velay No. 25Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%
4.26/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
58 votes
56%Love
21%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPierre de Velay No. 25
SillagePierre de Velay No. 25
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSupernovaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
warm spicy48%
fresh spicy30%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match62%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
ClementineLimeBergamotLemonGrapefruitAldehydes
Heart
DavanaGeraniumImmortelleMagnoliaRose de MaiKaro KaroundeCyclamen
Base
Balsam FirelemiCedarCedar NeedlesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCoffeeAmbergrisCardamom
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Bergamot and Cardamom. 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
Spring100
Summer92
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night54
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Most 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#14,241
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Higher 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 →Pierre de Velay No. 25 opens as a bright citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lemon, lime and airy aldehydes, then turns greener, spicier and more textured as davana, ginger, woods and patchouli come through. It wears polished and clean, but not lightweight. On skin, it often reads sharper and more balsamic than a soft su…
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 Pierre de Velay No. 25?
Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 6 of 7 categories. Supernova is rated 3.61/5 from 85 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 25 is rated 4.26/5 from 39 votes. Choose Supernova for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 25 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Supernova or Pierre de Velay No. 25?
Pierre de Velay No. 25 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 25 70/100, Supernova 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Supernova or Pierre de Velay No. 25?
Pierre de Velay No. 25 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 25 66/100, Supernova 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Supernova and Pierre de Velay No. 25 smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Bergamot and Cardamom.
Is Supernova or Pierre de Velay No. 25 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Supernova is the stronger pick. For winter, Pierre de Velay No. 25 is the stronger pick. Supernova suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay No. 25 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Supernova and Pierre de Velay No. 25?
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. Pierre de Velay No. 25 has top notes of Clementine, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Davana, Geranium, Immortelle and Magnolia, a base of Balsam Fir, elemi, Cedar and Cedar Needles.
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