Black Suede vs Diva Дива
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Suede takes 3 of 5 categories.
Black SuedeChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Diva ДиваChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Suede3/5
Diva Дива2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Suede
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Diva Дива
- Sillage & projection
- Diva Дива
- 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 SuedeAvonDiva ДиваOsmoGenes PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 560 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 38%Had 23%Want 38%
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
57%Love
21%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
7%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDiva Дива
SillageDiva Дива
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%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme
Base
MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise
Top
CardamomMandarin OrangePeachBergamotStar AniseAldehydes
Heart
HoneyCarnationJasmine SambacRoseYlang-YlangOrris
Base
VanillaPatchouliSynthetic CivetHeliotropeBalsam FirTonka BeanVetiver
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Carnation, Bergamot and Orris. 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–
Spring40
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day40
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#39,540
PerfumerOlga Gosina
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Diva Дива by OsmoGenes Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, cardamom, and star anise before settling into a warm heart of honey and carnation. Synthetic civet, patchouli, and vanilla give the base a dense, retro warmth. Designed by perfumer Olga Gosina in 2020, this floral aldehyde fragrance suits cold autu…
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 Diva Дива?
Black Suede takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes; Diva Дива is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Diva Дива for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Suede or Diva Дива?
Diva Дива lasts longest (Diva Дива 87/100, Black Suede 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Suede or Diva Дива?
Diva Дива projects furthest (Diva Дива 75/100, Black Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Suede and Diva Дива smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Carnation, Bergamot and Orris.
Is Black Suede or Diva Дива better for summer or winter?
Diva Дива suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Suede and Diva Дива?
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. Diva Дива has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Carnation, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Synthetic Civet and Heliotrope.
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