Fragrance comparison

Black Suede vs Error 407

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 563 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #26,312 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Error 407

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #53,676 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Suede takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Suede
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Error 407
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Black Suede4/4

Error 4070/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Suede
Sillage & projection: Black Suede
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 SuedeAvon

Error 407The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlack Suede

SillageBlack Suede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlack SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

leather84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise

Notes

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodGrapefruitBergamotVanillaSaffronOakmossJasmineLeatherVetiverVioletNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Leather and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Error 407, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack SuedeHigher 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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Error 407 by The Dua Brand pairs sweet sugar with smooth leather and dry woodsy notes, creating an inviting contrast that feels modern and approachable. The scent opens with a lively splash of bergamot and tart grapefruit, cushioned by green grass. As the bright citrus settles, warm nutmeg and delicate violet emerge a…

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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 Error 407?

Black Suede takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes; Error 407 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Error 407 for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Suede or Error 407?

They last about the same: Black Suede 62/100, Error 407 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Suede or Error 407?

Black Suede projects furthest (Black Suede 55/100, Error 407 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Suede and Error 407 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Leather and Vetiver.

Is Black Suede or Error 407 better for summer or winter?

Error 407 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Suede and Error 407?

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. Error 407 features Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vanilla.