Fragrance comparison

Black Suede vs Byblos Luna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 622 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #27,904 MuskyAmber

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Byblos Luna

Byblos

4.0262 votes

Rank #17,045 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Suede takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Suede
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Byblos Luna
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Suede4/7

Byblos Luna3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black SuedeAvon

Byblos LunaByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

Category winnerBlack SuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

560 votes

29%Love

53%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerByblos LunaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Suede

SillageBlack Suede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value77

Category winnerBlack SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

violet92%

iris84%

aldehydic77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise

Top

AldehydesBergamotelemi

Heart

White IrisVioletRose

Base

MuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Vetiver and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer62

Fall62

Winter48

Day100

Night55

Category winnerByblos LunaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerByblos LunaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Byblos Luna opens with a sharp, aldehydic sparkle paired with zesty bergamot and resinous elemi. It quickly shifts into a powdery, floral heart dominated by white iris and violet, ultimately resting on a clean, musky base with earthy hints of vetiver. This fragrance offers a quiet, ethereal experience suitable for day…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Suede or Byblos Luna?

Black Suede takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes; Byblos Luna is rated 4.02/5 from 62 votes. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Byblos Luna for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Suede or Byblos Luna?

Black Suede lasts longest (Black Suede 62/100, Byblos Luna 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Suede or Byblos Luna?

Black Suede projects furthest (Black Suede 55/100, Byblos Luna 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Suede and Byblos Luna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Vetiver and Rose.

Is Black Suede or Byblos Luna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Byblos Luna is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Suede is the stronger pick. Byblos Luna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Suede and Byblos Luna?

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. Byblos Luna has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of White Iris, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber.