Supernova Cologne Special Edition vs Elysium
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories.
Supernova Cologne Special EditionChoose it for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ElysiumChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Supernova Cologne Special Edition1/4
Elysium3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elysium
- Sillage & projection
- Elysium
- Value for money
- Elysium
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- 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 BrandElysiumBonjour ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 69%Had 25%Want 6%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElysium
SillageElysium
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElysiumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
soft spicy92%
citrus84%
leather77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Pink PepperLavenderLily of the ValleyLeatherBenzoinLemonLimejuniper berryRose de MaiGrapefruitArtemisiaAmbergris
No top / heart / base split published
Top
GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotGalbanumThymeLemonLime
Heart
Lily of the ValleyJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantPink PepperNagarmothaJasmineVetiverCedar
Base
LabdanumVanillaBenzoinLeatherAmber
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Lily of the Valley, Leather and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Supernova Cologne Special Edition, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,724
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#49,877
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSupernova Cologne Special EditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSupernova 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 …
Reviews →Elysium opens with a bright rush of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and lime, sharpened by thyme, artemisia and green galbanum. It reads crisp, aromatic and lively at first, then settles into a more textured mix of juniper, pink pepper, cedar, vetiver and soft amber. The base adds labdanum, benzoin, vanilla and a touch of…
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 Cologne Special Edition or Elysium?
Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories. Supernova Cologne Special Edition is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Elysium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Supernova Cologne Special Edition for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elysium for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Elysium?
Elysium lasts longest (Elysium 100/100, Supernova Cologne Special Edition 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Elysium?
Elysium projects furthest (Elysium 100/100, Supernova Cologne Special Edition 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Supernova Cologne Special Edition and Elysium smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Lily of the Valley, Leather and Benzoin.
Is Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Elysium better for summer or winter?
Supernova Cologne Special Edition suits daytime wear; Elysium suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Supernova Cologne Special Edition and Elysium?
Supernova Cologne Special Edition features Pink Pepper, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Leather and Benzoin. Elysium has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Benzoin and Leather.
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