Fragrance comparison

Supernova Cologne Special Edition vs Sundus

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Supernova Cologne Special Edition

The Dua Brand

4.405 votes

Rank #39,724 LavenderSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Sundus

Karakash Perfume

3.867 votes

Rank #49,387 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Supernova Cologne Special Edition2/4

Sundus2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sundus
Sillage & projection: Supernova Cologne Special Edition
Value for money: Sundus
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 Brand

SundusKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 69%Had 25%Want 6%

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

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySundus

SillageSupernova Cologne Special Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSundusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

soft spicy92%

citrus84%

leather77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match33%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

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

JasmineJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantApplePink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily

Base

AmbergrisLeatherVanillaBenzoinLabdanumRoseCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Leather, Benzoin and Lemon. Durations are only published for Supernova Cologne Special Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring80

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,387

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

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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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 Cologne Special Edition or Sundus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Supernova Cologne Special Edition is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Sundus is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Supernova Cologne Special Edition for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sundus for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Sundus?

Sundus lasts longest (Sundus 80/100, Supernova Cologne Special Edition 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Sundus?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition projects furthest (Supernova Cologne Special Edition 81/100, Sundus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova Cologne Special Edition and Sundus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% 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 Sundus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Supernova Cologne Special Edition and Sundus?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition features Pink Pepper, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Leather and Benzoin. 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.