Fragrance comparison

Supernova Cologne Intense vs Zion

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 648 ratings analysed

Supernova Cologne Intense

The Dua Brand

4.388 votes

Rank #37,518 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Zion

Alexandria Fragrances

4.26640 votes

Rank #1,437 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Supernova Cologne Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zion
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Supernova Cologne Intense2/4

Zion2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Supernova Cologne Intense
Sillage & projection: Supernova Cologne Intense
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

Supernova Cologne IntenseThe Dua Brand

ZionAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

4.26/ 5 · 640 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySupernova Cologne Intense

SillageSupernova Cologne Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value65

Category winnerZionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

white floral65%

woody56%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

fruity56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

juniper berryGrapefruitRhubarbLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomBlack PepperViolet LeafRose de MaiBergamotLavenderTuberoseLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

VetiverBlack CurrantCedarJuniper BerriesPink PepperRoseAppleJasmine

Base

AmbergrisBenzoinLeatherLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Supernova Cologne Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,437

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerZionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Supernova Cologne Intense by The Dua Brand is a dense aromatic and citrus blend built on a complex foundation of woods, herbs, and soft leather. It opens with a sharp, energising burst of tart rhubarb, crisp lime, bitter grapefruit, and bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, the composition reveals a green heart…

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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 Cologne Intense or Zion?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Supernova Cologne Intense is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Zion is rated 4.26/5 from 640 votes. Choose Supernova Cologne Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zion for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Supernova Cologne Intense or Zion?

Supernova Cologne Intense lasts longest (Supernova Cologne Intense 74/100, Zion 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Supernova Cologne Intense or Zion?

Projection is very close: Supernova Cologne Intense 64/100, Zion 62/100 for sillage.

Do Supernova Cologne Intense and Zion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot and Labdanum.

Is Supernova Cologne Intense or Zion better for summer or winter?

Supernova Cologne Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova Cologne Intense and Zion?

Supernova Cologne Intense features juniper berry, Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom. 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.