Supernova – Extrait de Parfum

Andrea Maack – Icelandic niche perfumery from the visual artist of the same name, who has been bringing art, fashion and fragrance together since her first scent exhibition in 2010.

Supernova is dark, spicy and rebellious – lavender as you rarely meet it. Cardamom, cinnamon and saffron open like a walk through a Marrakech spice market, lavender, cypress oil and cedarwood meet at the heart, before vetiver, leather and oud lay down a smoky, woody base.

Supernova is at its best in autumn and winter, by day and by night. This gender-neutral fragrance suits anyone looking for a distinctive, long-lasting signature scent with a bit of an edge.

To us, Supernova is the most beautiful answer to the question of what lavender can do. Julien Rasquinet strips it of any soapiness and places it right between leather and spice – gentle and rebellious at once, exactly the tension Andrea Maack had in mind with lavender and leather as the central raw materials.

THE SNUD SCENT GUIDE

Everything you want to know about this fragrance.

What does Supernova smell like?

Spicy, aromatic and dark: cardamom, cinnamon and saffron to open, lavender, cypress oil and cedarwood at the heart, vetiver, leather and oud in the base.

How does Supernova feel?

Like a leather jacket over a freshly ironed shirt – rough and polished at once. Strong sillage, plenty of depth, long-lasting.

When do you wear Supernova?

In autumn and winter, by day and by night – a gender-neutral statement scent for anyone who loves spice and leather.

Which fragrance might I like if I like Supernova?

If the mix of leather, oud and spice is what fascinates you about Supernova, try Oud Stallion by Maison Crivelli – where leather, oud, saffron and cardamom meet Atlas cedar and rose.

Still unsure? Discover Supernova as a sample first – the sample price is credited toward the full-size purchase.