Black Suede vs Eau de Lanvin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Lanvin takes 4 of 5 categories.
Black SuedeChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Eau de LanvinChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Suede1/5
Eau de Lanvin4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Lanvin
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau de Lanvin
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Lanvin
- Value for money
- Black Suede
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Lanvin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black SuedeAvonEau de LanvinLanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 560 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.29/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%
Category winnerEau de LanvinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
560 votes
71%Love
14%Like
7%Ok
0%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
LongevityEau de Lanvin
SillageEau de Lanvin
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%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
animalic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both musky, woody and fresh 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
VerbenaBergamotLemonCoriander
Heart
JasmineCarnationRosemaryGeranium
Base
CivetVetiverCedarMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesCarnation, Coriander, Bergamot and Vetiver. 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–
Spring60
Summer100
Fall60
Winter40
Day100
Night20
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#27,707
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,727
PerfumerAndre Fraysse
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerEau de LanvinHigher 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 →Eau de Lanvin is a vintage citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 1933. It highlights zesty verbena and lemon top notes supported by a complex herbal heart of jasmine, carnation, and rosemary. The base settles into a distinct, dry animalic finish featuring raw civet and musk. This scent suits collectors and fans of cla…
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 Eau de Lanvin?
Eau de Lanvin takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes; Eau de Lanvin is rated 4.29/5 from 28 votes. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Eau de Lanvin for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Suede or Eau de Lanvin?
Eau de Lanvin lasts longest (Eau de Lanvin 74/100, Black Suede 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Suede or Eau de Lanvin?
Eau de Lanvin projects furthest (Eau de Lanvin 66/100, Black Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Suede and Eau de Lanvin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Carnation, Coriander, Bergamot and Vetiver.
Is Black Suede or Eau de Lanvin better for summer or winter?
Eau de Lanvin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Suede and Eau de Lanvin?
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. Eau de Lanvin has top notes of Verbena, Bergamot, Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine, Carnation, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Civet, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.
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