Fragrance comparison

Azure Haze vs Black Suede Essential

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 181 ratings analysed

Azure Haze

M.INT

3.7071 votes

Rank #24,601 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Black Suede Essential

Avon

3.76110 votes

Rank #32,421 LavenderCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Suede Essential takes 4 of 7 categories.

Azure Haze
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Suede Essential
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Azure Haze3/7

Black Suede Essential4/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Suede Essential
Community sentiment: Black Suede Essential
Longevity: Azure Haze
Sillage & projection: Azure Haze
Value for money: Black Suede Essential
Versatility: Black Suede Essential
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azure Haze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Azure HazeM.INT

Black Suede EssentialAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 26%Had 22%Want 52%

3.76/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 56%Had 27%Want 17%

Category winnerBlack Suede EssentialRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

17%Love

57%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerBlack Suede EssentialMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAzure Haze

SillageAzure Haze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value76

Category winnerBlack Suede EssentialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

leather84%

fresh spicy77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

lavender100%

citrus90%

leather80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, leather and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCoriander LeafGuava

Heart

MateThymeSaffron

Base

SuedeOakmossMusk

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Wild Lavender

Base

Suede

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer73

Fall100

Winter58

Day92

Night100

Category winnerBlack Suede EssentialMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,601

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#32,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAzure HazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azure Haze by M.INT brings a sharp, aromatic freshness that feels grounded. It opens with tangy mandarin and green coriander leaf, moving quickly into a heart of mate and herbal thyme. The base relies on suede and oakmoss to provide a persistent, dry texture. It is a versatile choice for office wear or casual outings …

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Avon Black Suede Essential opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange before settling into aromatic wild lavender and a soft suede base. The scent feels clean and simple, keeping a light citrus sparkle over a calm herbal core. As the top notes fade, the suede accord creates a quiet leather texture that stays close to…

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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, Azure Haze or Black Suede Essential?

Black Suede Essential takes 4 of 7 categories. Azure Haze is rated 3.70/5 from 71 votes; Black Suede Essential is rated 3.76/5 from 110 votes. Choose Azure Haze for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Suede Essential for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Azure Haze or Black Suede Essential?

Azure Haze lasts longest (Azure Haze 67/100, Black Suede Essential 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azure Haze or Black Suede Essential?

Azure Haze projects furthest (Azure Haze 60/100, Black Suede Essential 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azure Haze and Black Suede Essential smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, leather and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Suede.

Is Azure Haze or Black Suede Essential better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azure Haze is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Suede Essential is the stronger pick. Azure Haze suits daytime wear; Black Suede Essential suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azure Haze and Black Suede Essential?

Azure Haze has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Coriander Leaf and Guava, heart notes of Mate, Thyme and Saffron, a base of Suede, Oakmoss and Musk. Black Suede Essential has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Wild Lavender, a base of Suede.