Black Suede vs Carbon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Suede takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black SuedeChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
CarbonChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Suede4/7
Carbon1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Suede
- Community sentiment
- Black Suede
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Black Suede
- Versatility
- Black Suede
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carbon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black SuedeAvonCarbonAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 560 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 313 votes
Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%
Category winnerBlack SuedeRating 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
54%Like
8%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
284 votes
Category winnerBlack SuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
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%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
violet77%
lavender69%
citrus61%
Scent match38%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
LavenderCitruses
Heart
VioletClove
Base
Woodsy NotesMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesClove, Lavender, Musk and Woodsy Notes. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter39
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBlack SuedeMost 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#16,362
PerfumerNazir Ajmal
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerCarbonHigher 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 →Ajmal Carbon is a woody, powdery scent that opens with clean lavender and a quick squeeze of citrus, then moves into a violet heart warmed by clove. The dry down leans musky, woody and a little earthy from patchouli. It reads classic and put together rather than loud, with a smooth, slightly spicy finish that suits ev…
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 Carbon?
Black Suede takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes; Carbon is rated 3.68/5 from 313 votes. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Carbon for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Black Suede or Carbon?
They last about the same: Black Suede 62/100, Carbon 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Suede or Carbon?
Projection is very close: Black Suede 55/100, Carbon 55/100 for sillage.
Do Black Suede and Carbon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clove, Lavender, Musk and Woodsy Notes.
Is Black Suede or Carbon better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Suede is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Suede is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Suede and Carbon?
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. Carbon has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Violet and Clove, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk and Patchouli.
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