Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Suedexcess

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #42,679 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Suedexcess

Devertere

4.5319 votes

Rank #24,685 LeatherMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suedexcess takes 2 of 4 categories.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Suedexcess
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Absolute1/4

Suedexcess2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolute
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Suedexcess
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Suedexcess

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

SuedexcessDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

4.53/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

74%Love

16%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSuedexcessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

leather100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

smoky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both leather, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart

LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotCardamomSaffronPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Birch TarTonka BeanLabdanumIrisBalsamic Notes

Base8-12 hrs

SuedeLeatherOudGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Bergamot and Leather. Durations are only published for Suedexcess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring62

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Date 40%Party 25%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,685

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSuedexcessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute is a smoky, woody leather fragrance with a bright citrus and spice opening, then a darker heart of incense, violet, cashmeran and sweetened leather. It starts lively, but the overall character leans warm, resinous and textured. The wear looks best suited to people who enjoy bold woody scents with some sweetne…

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Suedexcess by Devertere strikes skin with immediate force. Do not overspray this. The initial burst hits with sharp black pepper, bitter artemisia, and zesty bergamot before a warm blanket of saffron takes over. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. As the heart awakens, buttery iris and smoky …

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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, Absolute or Suedexcess?

Suedexcess takes 2 of 4 categories. Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Suedexcess is rated 4.53/5 from 19 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Suedexcess for a leather and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Suedexcess?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Suedexcess 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Suedexcess?

Projection is very close: Absolute 75/100, Suedexcess 75/100 for sillage.

Do Absolute and Suedexcess smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Bergamot and Leather.

Is Absolute or Suedexcess better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear; Suedexcess suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Suedexcess?

Absolute has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oud, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Suedexcess has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Birch Tar, Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Iris, a base of Suede, Leather, Oud and Guaiac Wood.