Anther vs Black Suede
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Suede takes 4 of 5 categories.
AntherChoose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black SuedeChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Anther1/5
Black Suede4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Suede
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Suede
- Sillage & projection
- Anther
- Value for money
- Black Suede
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Suede
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AntherCriminal ElementsBlack SuedeAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 74%
3.88/ 5 · 560 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerBlack SuedeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
18%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
18%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
26%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
560 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Suede
SillageAnther
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack SuedeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
animalic90%
amber80%
citrus70%
powdery60%
leather50%
musky100%
amber92%
powdery84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both musky, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CivetSuedeBitter OrangeCacaoAmbergrisOakmossNeroliNutmegPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Top
NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme
Base
MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise
InformationalShared notesCivet, Suede, Oakmoss and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Anther, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer14
Fall86
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring42
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#64,136
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,707
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack SuedeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAnther by Criminal Elements opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and fresh neroli before softening into warm, dark cacao and supple suede. Created by Australian perfumer Corey Newcombe in 2019, this unisex chypre blends old-school earthy oakmoss with an unmistakable civet warmth that sits close to the body. It sm…
Reviews →Avon Black Suede opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes, spicy nutmeg, and crisp carnation. Within fifteen minutes, the initial brightness settles into a darker heart of warm clove, aromatic lavender, and herbal thyme. The dry down hugs the skin with powdery amber, mossy oakmoss, and soft suede musk. It sits warm…
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, Anther or Black Suede?
Black Suede takes 4 of 5 categories. Anther is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes; Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes. Choose Anther for a musky and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Anther or Black Suede?
They last about the same: Black Suede 62/100, Anther 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Anther or Black Suede?
Anther projects furthest (Anther 63/100, Black Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Anther and Black Suede smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Civet, Suede, Oakmoss and Nutmeg.
Is Anther or Black Suede better for summer or winter?
Anther suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Anther and Black Suede?
Anther features Civet, Suede, Bitter Orange, Cacao and Ambergris. Black Suede has top notes of Nutmeg, Aldehydes, Carnation and Coriander, heart notes of Clove, Orris, Leather and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Amber, Woodsy Notes and Oakmoss.
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