Fragrance comparison

Australian Gold vs Suede

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

4 wins

Australian Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.1712 votes

Rank #21,264 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #23,365 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Australian Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Australian Gold
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Australian Gold4/5

Suede1/5

Ratings & consensus: Suede
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Australian Gold
Sillage & projection: Australian Gold
Value for money: Australian Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Australian Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Australian GoldPure Gold Perfumes

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 72%

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerSuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

49%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAustralian Gold

SillageAustralian Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAustralian GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

tropical61%

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FigGreen NotesMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniFruity NotesJasmineOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

Balsamic VinegarCedarSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilla

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Frangipani, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Australian Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night65

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Party 29%Date 24%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,264

PerfumerSidonie Grandperret

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAustralian GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Australian Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes opens with a zesty clash of lemon, crisp mandarin, and green fig leaf. It is bold. The opening hits with sharp citrus and tart fruit before settling into a warm, creamy heart of orange blossom, frangipani, and jasmine. As the initial brightness recedes, rich base notes of cedar, s…

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Michael Kors Suede is a creamy white floral with a soft woody, musky base. It opens with bright mandarin and watery florals, then settles into tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine with a smooth cashmere-like finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished florals that feel plush rather than sharp. The style leans feminine, el…

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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, Australian Gold or Suede?

Australian Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Australian Gold is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Australian Gold for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Australian Gold or Suede?

Australian Gold lasts longest (Australian Gold 95/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Australian Gold or Suede?

Australian Gold projects furthest (Australian Gold 95/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Australian Gold and Suede smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Frangipani, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Australian Gold or Suede better for summer or winter?

Australian Gold suits daytime wear; Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Australian Gold and Suede?

Australian Gold has top notes of Fig, Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Frangipani, Fruity Notes, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Balsamic Vinegar, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Suede has top notes of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Frangipani, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.