Fragrance comparison

Supernova Cologne Special Edition vs Arabia Hamad

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

4 wins

Supernova Cologne Special Edition

The Dua Brand

4.405 votes

Rank #39,724 LavenderSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Arabia Hamad

Le Chameau

4.506 votes

Rank #52,669 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.

Supernova Cologne Special Edition
Choose it for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Arabia Hamad
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Supernova Cologne Special Edition4/5

Arabia Hamad1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Supernova Cologne Special Edition
Sillage & projection: Supernova Cologne Special Edition
Value for money: Arabia Hamad
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Supernova Cologne Special Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Supernova Cologne Special Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Supernova Cologne Special EditionThe Dua Brand

Arabia HamadLe Chameau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 69%Had 25%Want 6%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 44%Had 3%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySupernova Cologne Special Edition

SillageSupernova Cologne Special Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value71

Category winnerArabia HamadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

soft spicy92%

citrus84%

leather77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

green77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pink PepperLavenderLily of the ValleyLeatherBenzoinLemonLimejuniper berryRose de MaiGrapefruitArtemisiaAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

GalbanumGrapefruitBergamotThymeLimeArtemisiaLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

Cypriol OilNagarmothaVetiverAppleBlackcurrantJuniper BerriesPink PepperJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbergrisVanillaLabdanumBenzoinLeather

Category winnerSupernova Cologne Special EditionLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer80

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSupernova Cologne Special EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Supernova Cologne Special Edition by The Dua Brand is an aromatic fougere built around a bright citrus opening and a sturdy herbal base. It starts with an energetic splash of tart grapefruit, lime, lemon, and bergamot, bringing an instant burst of clean brightness. Soon, aromatic herbs like thyme and artemisia mingle …

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Arabia Hamad by Le Chameau is a brisk, structured men's fragrance that leans heavily into aromatic, citrus, and woody tones. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart lime, bitter grapefruit, and green galbanum, creating an immediate herbal crispness. As the bright citrus settles, the scent reveals an earthy heart of…

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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 Special Edition or Arabia Hamad?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Supernova Cologne Special Edition is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Arabia Hamad is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Supernova Cologne Special Edition for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Arabia Hamad for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Arabia Hamad?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition lasts longest (Supernova Cologne Special Edition 76/100, Arabia Hamad 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Arabia Hamad?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition projects furthest (Supernova Cologne Special Edition 81/100, Arabia Hamad 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova Cologne Special Edition and Arabia Hamad smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Leather, Benzoin and Lemon.

Is Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Arabia Hamad better for summer or winter?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition suits daytime wear; Arabia Hamad suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova Cologne Special Edition and Arabia Hamad?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition features Pink Pepper, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Leather and Benzoin. Arabia Hamad has top notes of Galbanum, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Cypriol Oil, Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Apple, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla, Labdanum and Benzoin.