Supernova Cologne Special Edition vs Supernova Cologne Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Supernova Cologne Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.
Supernova Cologne Special EditionChoose it for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Supernova Cologne IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Supernova Cologne Special Edition3/5
Supernova Cologne Intense2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Supernova Cologne Special Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Supernova Cologne Special Edition
- Value for money
- Supernova Cologne Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Supernova Cologne Special Edition
- Fragranxe ranking
- Supernova Cologne Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Supernova Cologne Special EditionThe Dua BrandSupernova Cologne IntenseThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 69%Had 25%Want 6%
4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%
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
50%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySupernova Cologne Special Edition
SillageSupernova Cologne Special Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSupernova Cologne IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
soft spicy92%
citrus84%
leather77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
green74%
white floral65%
woody56%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and white floral
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
Notes
juniper berryGrapefruitRhubarbLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomBlack PepperViolet LeafRose de MaiBergamotLavenderTuberoseLabdanum
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerSupernova Cologne Special EditionLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer83
Fall50
Winter33
Day100
Night14
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#37,518
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerSupernova Cologne IntenseHigher 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 →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…
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 Supernova Cologne Intense?
Supernova Cologne Special Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Supernova Cologne Special Edition is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Supernova Cologne Intense is rated 4.38/5 from 8 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 Supernova Cologne Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Supernova Cologne Intense?
They last about the same: Supernova Cologne Special Edition 76/100, Supernova Cologne Intense 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Supernova Cologne Intense?
Supernova Cologne Special Edition projects furthest (Supernova Cologne Special Edition 81/100, Supernova Cologne Intense 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Supernova Cologne Special Edition and Supernova Cologne Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, juniper berry, Rose de Mai and Grapefruit.
Is Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Supernova Cologne Intense better for summer or winter?
Supernova Cologne Special Edition suits daytime wear; Supernova Cologne Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Supernova Cologne Special Edition and Supernova Cologne Intense?
Supernova Cologne Special Edition features Pink Pepper, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Leather and Benzoin. Supernova Cologne Intense features juniper berry, Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom.
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