Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Rare Reef
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Supremacy Not Only Intense takes 6 of 7 categories.
Supremacy Not Only IntenseChoose it for a fruity and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Rare ReefChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Supremacy Not Only Intense6/7
Rare Reef1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Supremacy Not Only Intense
- Community sentiment
- Supremacy Not Only Intense
- Longevity
- Supremacy Not Only Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Supremacy Not Only Intense
- Value for money
- Rare Reef
- Versatility
- Supremacy Not Only Intense
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Supremacy Not Only Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Supremacy Not Only IntenseAfnanRare ReefAfnanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 5,291 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 1,238 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerSupremacy Not Only IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
24%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
4,082 votes
62%Love
21%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
941 votes
Category winnerSupremacy Not Only IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySupremacy Not Only Intense
SillageSupremacy Not Only Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRare ReefBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
mossy92%
woody84%
earthy77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
fruity88%
aromatic77%
green65%
fresh spicy53%
sweet42%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both fruity, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when knownTop
Black CurrantBergamotApple
Heart
OakmossPatchouliLavender
Base
AmbergrisMuskSaffron
Top
OrangeCitronMintGrapefruitBlackcurrantCoriander
Heart
ApricotViolet LeafBasilRose
Base
FigAmbretteAmberwoodDates
InformationalNo shared notesNote durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer92
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSupremacy Not Only IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16
PerfumerImran Fazlani
Launched—
Reviews615
Overall rank#118
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews308
Category winnerSupremacy Not Only IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAfnan Supremacy Not Only Intense opens with a sharp burst of black currant, bergamot and apple, then settles into a darker mossy woody core with patchouli, lavender and a smoky ambergris feel. It is fruity, earthy and assertive rather than airy. This suits shoppers who like bold masculine scents with strong presence a…
Reviews →Rare Reef opens with a bright rush of orange, citron and mint, then shifts into a fruitier heart where apricot and blackcurrant stand out most. On skin, it usually stays fresh but gains a sweeter, slightly musky warmth from fig, ambrette and amberwood, making it a strong warm-weather pick for anyone who likes citrus w…
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, Supremacy Not Only Intense or Rare Reef?
Supremacy Not Only Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. Supremacy Not Only Intense is rated 4.22/5 from 5,291 votes; Rare Reef is rated 4.08/5 from 1,238 votes. Choose Supremacy Not Only Intense for a fruity and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Rare Reef for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Supremacy Not Only Intense or Rare Reef?
Supremacy Not Only Intense lasts longest (Supremacy Not Only Intense 81/100, Rare Reef 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Supremacy Not Only Intense or Rare Reef?
Supremacy Not Only Intense projects furthest (Supremacy Not Only Intense 73/100, Rare Reef 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Supremacy Not Only Intense and Rare Reef smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and fresh spicy accords.
Is Supremacy Not Only Intense or Rare Reef better for summer or winter?
For summer, Supremacy Not Only Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Supremacy Not Only Intense is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Supremacy Not Only Intense and Rare Reef?
Supremacy Not Only Intense has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Saffron. Rare Reef has top notes of Orange, Citron, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Violet Leaf, Basil and Rose, a base of Fig, Ambrette, Amberwood and Dates.
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