Black Suede vs Bountiful
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black SuedeChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
BountifulChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black Suede2/4
Bountiful2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bountiful
- Sillage & projection
- Bountiful
- 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
Black SuedeAvonBountifulBlu AtlasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 560 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.11/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 45%Had 5%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
560 votes
22%Love
22%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
22%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBountiful
SillageBountiful
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack SuedeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
amber92%
powdery84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme
Base
MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise
Top
Pink PepperBergamotLemon
Heart
CardamomVioletSapHyacinthOrrisoak moss
Base
PatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris, Vetiver and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring42
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#27,904
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,348
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBlack SuedeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAvon 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 →Blu Atlas Bountiful launches with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and crushed pink pepper, establishing an immediate crispness. As the initial citrus sparkle subsides, green tree sap and powdery orris emerge, supported by subtle floral hints of violet and hyacinth. The fragrance gradually anchors into a dark wood ba…
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, Black Suede or Bountiful?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes; Bountiful is rated 3.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bountiful for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Suede or Bountiful?
Bountiful lasts longest (Bountiful 67/100, Black Suede 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Suede or Bountiful?
Bountiful projects furthest (Bountiful 65/100, Black Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Suede and Bountiful smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris, Vetiver and Musk.
Is Black Suede or Bountiful better for summer or winter?
Bountiful suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Suede and Bountiful?
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. Bountiful has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Violet, Sap and Hyacinth, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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