I was asked by a couple brothers to compare these two fantastic well done fragrances from the house of Aaron Terrance Hughes. Supernova and Supersonic by Aaron Terence Hughes share a familiar citrus-fruity freshness but they take that DNA in two very different directions. Supernova opens with an explosive burst of bright citrus and juicy pineapple, the kind of punchy introduction that immediately grabs attention and sets a vibrant, energetic tone. It feels youthful, loud, almost electric, and that early sweetness stays present as it moves into a musky and slightly spicy dry down. The performance is strong and the projection comes through confidently, but the base can lean a little synthetic and heavy, especially if you’re sensitive to white musk or ambergris-style accords. Supernova is the one that fills a room first, the one that wants to be noticed, the one you reach for when you want to smell bold rather than subtle. Supersonic takes that same opening idea of citrus and fruit but smooths the edges, balancing the brightness with a more refined progression into the heart and base. It still carries pineapple, apple and fresh notes, yet everything feels cleaner, softer and more blended. The dry down is where Supersonic really separates itself, settling into a woody, musky, slightly earthy finish that feels more mature and rounded than Supernova’s louder finale. It still projects extremely well and has impressive longevity, but it does so with a more controlled presence rather than a blast of energy. Supersonic ends up being the more versatile and wearable of the two, working just as well in the daytime as it does at night. In essence, Supernova is the extrovert with sparkle and punch while Supersonic is the polished version of that idea, smoother, more balanced and easier to wear in more situations. If you want impact and brightness that hits fast, Supernova wins. If you want refinement, versatility and a better-behaved dry down, Supersonic comes out on top.

I so love this for women, but I have nothing to show for in my collection. The only one I managed to try and think "a man can wear this" is Azzaro the most wanted elixir, which has this raspberry note that I like, but it is note quite there yet. I am looking for something more profound and deep in the black fruit. Fragrancia lists the following "man" fragrance that I have not tried yet: Barhara "Bleu", Scent Trunk "Flirty Cassis", Ermenegildo Zegna "Integrity", Molton Brown "Londinium", Any recommendation on this front? What is your most loved perfume in this category?