Fragrance comparison

Black Suede vs Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 563 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #24,933 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver

Maracujá Brasil

3.673 votes

Rank #62,223 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Suede takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black Suede
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Suede3/3

Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Suede
Sillage & projection: Black Suede
Value for money: Not scored
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

Frutas Vermelhas & VetiverMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

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

0%Love

67%Like

33%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 / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBlack Suede

SillageBlack Suede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

powdery84%

musky77%

rose69%

floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both musky, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise

Top15-30 mins

Red FruitsGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseFreesiaVioletClove

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverMuskCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Clove, Vetiver and Rose. Durations are only published for Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,223

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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Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver by Maracujá Brasil pairs tart berry sweetness with raw earthy roots. The first blast releases juicy red fruits and crushed green leaves. It feels brisk. Soon, dewy rose and freesia soften the tartness while violet adds a delicate cosmetic dusting. The scent pivots quickly away from typical s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Suede or Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver?

Black Suede takes 3 of 3 categories. Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes; Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Suede or Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver?

They last about the same: Black Suede 62/100, Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Suede or Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver?

Black Suede projects furthest (Black Suede 55/100, Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Suede and Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Clove, Vetiver and Rose.

Is Black Suede or Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Suede and Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver?

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. Frutas Vermelhas & Vetiver has top notes of Red Fruits and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Freesia, Violet and Clove, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.