Fragrance comparison

Supernova’s Fortune vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 181 ratings analysed

Supernova’s Fortune

The Dua Brand

4.504 votes

Rank #38,204 AromaticCitrus

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,842 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Supernova’s Fortune
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Supernova’s Fortune2/4

Al Bashiq2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Supernova’s Fortune
Sillage & projection: Supernova’s Fortune
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Bashiq

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Supernova’s FortuneThe Dua Brand

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 85%Had 0%Want 15%

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

56%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySupernova’s Fortune

SillageSupernova’s Fortune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Calabrian bergamotLily of the ValleySicilian Lemonjuniper berryTobacco LeafPink PepperRose de MaiTonka BeanGrapefruitArtemisiaAmbergrisCashmeran

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesArtemisia and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Supernova’s Fortune, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night44

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 22%Party 16%

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Supernova’s Fortune by The Dua Brand merges two distinct scent profiles into a single hybrid extrait de parfum. It opens with an explosive burst of tart grapefruit, juicy lime, and crisp bergamot that feels like an ice-cold citrus splash on a sunny morning. As the sharp citrus bite settles, the fragrance shifts into a…

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Al Bashiq by Nabeel delivers a heavy dose of leather, dark resins, and bitter almond. It is a bold, cold weather scent that cuts through freezing air, pairing best with heavy wool coats or leather jackets during winter nights.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Supernova’s Fortune or Al Bashiq?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Supernova’s Fortune is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Supernova’s Fortune for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Supernova’s Fortune or Al Bashiq?

Supernova’s Fortune lasts longest (Supernova’s Fortune 90/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Supernova’s Fortune or Al Bashiq?

Supernova’s Fortune projects furthest (Supernova’s Fortune 88/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova’s Fortune and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia and Ambergris.

Is Supernova’s Fortune or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

Supernova’s Fortune suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova’s Fortune and Al Bashiq?

Supernova’s Fortune features Calabrian bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Sicilian Lemon, juniper berry and Tobacco Leaf. Al Bashiq has top notes of Leather, Incense, Cypress and Styrax, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Balsamic Notes and Earthy Notes, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Tobacco and Tolu Balsam.