Fragrance comparison

Supernova Cologne Special Edition vs Supple Suede

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Supernova Cologne Special Edition

The Dua Brand

4.405 votes

Rank #39,724 LavenderSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Supple Suede

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #65,584 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition takes 2 of 2 categories.

Supernova Cologne Special Edition
Choose it for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Supple Suede
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character.

Supernova Cologne Special Edition2/2

Supple Suede0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Supple SuedeThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 69%Had 25%Want 6%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

soft spicy92%

citrus84%

leather77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

musky92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · 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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyMuskLavenderThymeSuedejuniper berryPink PepperRose de MaiTonka BeanGrapefruitArtemisiaAmbergris

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 season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,584

PerfumerNot listed

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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Supple Suede by The Dua Brand is a clean leather musk fragrance released in 2021 as an Extrait de Parfum. It centers on soft suede and musk, brightened at the start by crisp citrus notes of bergamot, lemon, and lime alongside aromatic herbal touches of thyme and lavender. The heart softens into delicate florals, inclu…

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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 Supple Suede?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition takes 2 of 2 categories. Supernova Cologne Special Edition is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Supple Suede is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Supernova Cologne Special Edition for a lavender and soft spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Supple Suede for a aromatic and musky character.

Do Supernova Cologne Special Edition and Supple Suede smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Lavender, Lily of the Valley and juniper berry.

Is Supernova Cologne Special Edition or Supple Suede better for summer or winter?

Supernova Cologne Special Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova Cologne Special Edition and Supple Suede?

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