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ARC vs 0 Absolute Suede

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

Updated 153 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

ARC takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • ARC

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • 0 Absolute Suede

    Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

ARC4/7
0 Absolute Suede3/7
Ratings & consensus
0 Absolute Suede
Community sentiment
0 Absolute Suede
Longevity
ARC
Sillage & projection
0 Absolute Suede
Value for money
ARC
Versatility
ARC
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
ARC

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ARCMallo
0 Absolute SuedeBlood Concept
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%
4.22/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 17%Had 6%Want 78%
Category winner0 Absolute SuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
64%Love
12%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate

121 votes

56%Love
25%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

32 votes

Category winner0 Absolute SuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityARC

Sillage0 Absolute Suede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value50
Category winnerARCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
earthy61%
leather100%
fruity92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
smoky61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 60 minutes
Pine TreeRosemaryBasilThyme
Heart2 to 4 hours
LavenderJasmine Sambac
Base6 to 8 hours
Siam BenzoinOakmossStyraxCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Top
ThymePlumMint
Heart
RaspberryStyraxCoffeeRosemary
Base
SuedeLeatherIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmber
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Thyme, Styrax and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for ARC, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer64
Fall96
Winter84
Day100
Night78
Spring25
Summer8
Fall100
Winter75
Day83
Night100
Category winnerARCMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men68
Unisex29
Women3
Men17
Unisex83
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,687

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#27,527

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerARCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ARC by Mallo is an aromatic woody fougere that brings wild mountain air into everyday wear. It opens with a crisp snap of pine tree, crushed rosemary, basil, and savory thyme that smells like rubbing fresh garden herbs between your fingers. As it warms, smooth lavender and a subtle touch of jasmine sambac soften the s…

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Blood Concept 0 Absolute Suede opens with a tart flash of plum, fresh thyme, and cool mint before sinking into heavy dark leather. Base notes of incense, cypriol oil, and soft amber ground the fruit with a dry, resinous smoke. Built for cool autumn evenings, it suits anyone who wants a bold, leathery profile without h…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, ARC or 0 Absolute Suede?

ARC takes 4 of 7 categories. ARC is rated 4.07/5 from 121 votes; 0 Absolute Suede is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose ARC for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 0 Absolute Suede for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, ARC or 0 Absolute Suede?

ARC lasts longest (ARC 78/100, 0 Absolute Suede 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ARC or 0 Absolute Suede?

Projection is very close: 0 Absolute Suede 66/100, ARC 65/100 for sillage.

Do ARC and 0 Absolute Suede smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Thyme, Styrax and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is ARC or 0 Absolute Suede better for summer or winter?

For summer, ARC is the stronger pick. For winter, ARC is the stronger pick. ARC suits daytime wear; 0 Absolute Suede suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ARC and 0 Absolute Suede?

ARC has top notes of Pine Tree, Rosemary, Basil and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Siam Benzoin, Oakmoss, Styrax and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 0 Absolute Suede has top notes of Thyme, Plum and Mint, heart notes of Raspberry, Styrax, Coffee and Rosemary, a base of Suede, Leather, Incense and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

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