Volcano vs Bois Supernova
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Volcano takes 3 of 4 categories.
VolcanoChoose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bois SupernovaChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Volcano3/4
Bois Supernova1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bois Supernova
- Sillage & projection
- Volcano
- Value for money
- Volcano
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Volcano
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VolcanoReef PerfumesBois SupernovaThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 4%Want 21%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
21%Like
21%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
25%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBois Supernova
SillageVolcano
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVolcanoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
leather92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
lavender69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomGrapefruitCypress
Heart
LeatherLavenderPatchouli
Base
Tonka BeanLabdanumCedarwood
Notes
AmbergrisLily of the Valleyjuniper berryAngelica RootPink PepperRose de MaiGrapefruitArtemisiaCastoreumCedarwoodBergamotLavender
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Bois Supernova, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer38
Fall77
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter33
Day33
Night100
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#10,105
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#61,720
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVolcanoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVolcano opens with cardamom, grapefruit, and cypress, then quickly settles into a leather-woody heart with lavender and patchouli adding a dry aromatic edge. It reads warm, spicy, and slightly rugged rather than soft. Reviews point to strong early projection, solid longevity for many wearers, and a mostly masculine le…
Reviews →Bois Supernova by The Dua Brand delivers an energetic blend of zesty citrus and rich, dry woods. The fragrance kicks off with an immediate splash of crisp grapefruit, tart lime, and bright bergamot that feels like an icy glass of sparkling lemonade on a humid afternoon. Within minutes, the zesty opening settles into a…
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, Volcano or Bois Supernova?
Volcano takes 3 of 4 categories. Volcano is rated 4.11/5 from 44 votes; Bois Supernova is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Volcano for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bois Supernova for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Volcano or Bois Supernova?
Bois Supernova lasts longest (Bois Supernova 87/100, Volcano 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Volcano or Bois Supernova?
Volcano projects furthest (Volcano 68/100, Bois Supernova 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Volcano and Bois Supernova smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender and Cedarwood.
Is Volcano or Bois Supernova better for summer or winter?
Volcano suits evening wear; Bois Supernova suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Volcano and Bois Supernova?
Volcano has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit and Cypress, heart notes of Leather, Lavender and Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Cedarwood. Bois Supernova features Ambergris, Lily of the Valley, juniper berry, Angelica Root and Pink Pepper.
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