Fragrance comparison

Supernova’s Fortune vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Supernova’s Fortune

The Dua Brand

4.504 votes

Rank #38,204 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #60,105 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Supernova’s Fortune takes 3 of 4 categories.

Supernova’s Fortune
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Supernova’s Fortune3/4

VIII Eight1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Supernova’s FortuneThe Dua Brand

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 85%Had 0%Want 15%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySupernova’s Fortune

SillageSupernova’s Fortune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVIII EightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy 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

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Tonka Bean, Grapefruit and Artemisia. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSupernova’s FortuneHigher 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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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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 VIII Eight?

Supernova’s Fortune takes 3 of 4 categories. Supernova’s Fortune is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Supernova’s Fortune for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Supernova’s Fortune or VIII Eight?

Supernova’s Fortune lasts longest (Supernova’s Fortune 90/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Supernova’s Fortune or VIII Eight?

Supernova’s Fortune projects furthest (Supernova’s Fortune 88/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Supernova’s Fortune and VIII Eight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Tonka Bean, Grapefruit and Artemisia.

Is Supernova’s Fortune or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

Supernova’s Fortune suits daytime wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Supernova’s Fortune and VIII Eight?

Supernova’s Fortune features Calabrian bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Sicilian Lemon, juniper berry and Tobacco Leaf. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.