Fragrance comparison

Supernova vs Sundus

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Supernova

The Dua Brand

4.3318 votes

Rank #34,590 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Sundus

Karakash Perfume

3.867 votes

Rank #49,387 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sundus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Supernova
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sundus
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Supernova1/4

Sundus3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sundus
Sillage & projection: Sundus
Value for money: Sundus
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

SupernovaThe Dua Brand

SundusKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 72%Had 12%Want 16%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySundus

SillageSundus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSundusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

green61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the Valleyjuniper berryPink PepperRose de MaiGrapefruitArtemisiaAmbergrisCedarwoodBergamotLavenderLabdanumGalbanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

JasmineJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantApplePink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily

Base

AmbergrisLeatherVanillaBenzoinLabdanumRoseCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Artemisia and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Supernova, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall31

Winter8

Day100

Night70

Spring80

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#49,387

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSupernovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Supernova by The Dua Brand is a bright aromatic leather fragrance built around an energetic citrus opening and a complex woody base. The scent kicks off with sharp lime, tart grapefruit, and bergamot, giving an instant burst of fresh energy reminiscent of a chilled citrus tonic. As it settles, herbal thyme, lavender, …

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Sundus by Karakash Perfume opens with a sharp spray of fresh lime and grapefruit before settling into a warm bed of cypriol oil, soft leather, and dry vetiver. It is a modern unisex option that balances bright summer citrus with a rugged autumn base. Perfect for someone seeking a fresh daily wear that holds a woody si…

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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 Sundus?

Sundus takes 3 of 4 categories. Supernova is rated 4.33/5 from 18 votes; Sundus is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Supernova for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sundus for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Supernova or Sundus?

Sundus lasts longest (Sundus 80/100, Supernova 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Supernova or Sundus?

Sundus projects furthest (Sundus 63/100, Supernova 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova and Sundus smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Artemisia and Ambergris.

Is Supernova or Sundus better for summer or winter?

Supernova suits daytime wear; Sundus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova and Sundus?

Supernova features Lily of the Valley, juniper berry, Pink Pepper, Rose de Mai and Grapefruit. Sundus has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Ambergris, Leather, Vanilla and Benzoin.