Fragrance comparison

Supernova vs Zion

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 658 ratings analysed

Supernova

The Dua Brand

4.3318 votes

Rank #34,590 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Zion

Alexandria Fragrances

4.26640 votes

Rank #1,437 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zion takes 4 of 5 categories.

Supernova
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zion
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Supernova1/5

Zion4/5

Ratings & consensus: Zion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Supernova
Sillage & projection: Zion
Value for money: Zion
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SupernovaThe Dua Brand

ZionAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 72%Had 12%Want 16%

4.26/ 5 · 640 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerZionRating 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

59%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

518 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySupernova

SillageZion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value65

Category winnerZionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

fruity56%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic 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

VetiverBlack CurrantCedarJuniper BerriesPink PepperRoseAppleJasmine

Base

AmbergrisBenzoinLeatherLabdanumVanilla

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,437

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerZionHigher 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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Zion opens with a bright grapefruit and citrus rush that feels crisp, aromatic, and immediately uplifting. As it settles, vetiver, cedar, juniper, and a touch of ambery sweetness give it a polished fresh woody profile with more depth than a simple summer citrus. It suits men who like clean, sharp, modern fragrances wi…

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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 Zion?

Zion takes 4 of 5 categories. Supernova is rated 4.33/5 from 18 votes; Zion is rated 4.26/5 from 640 votes. Choose Supernova for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zion for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Supernova or Zion?

They last about the same: Supernova 73/100, Zion 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Supernova or Zion?

Zion projects furthest (Zion 62/100, Supernova 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova and Zion smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Artemisia and Ambergris.

Is Supernova or Zion better for summer or winter?

Supernova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova and Zion?

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