Fragrance comparison

Black Suede vs Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 660 ratings analysed

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #25,954 MuskyAmber

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42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

Chanel

4.32100 votes

Rank #30,898 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Suede
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Suede3/7

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Community sentiment: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Longevity: Black Suede
Sillage & projection: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Value for money: Black Suede
Versatility: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
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

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumRating 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

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlack Suede

SillageLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value30

Category winnerBlack SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

white floral61%

Scent match42%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

AldehydesBergamotNeroli

Heart3-5 hrs

JasmineRoseLilacYlang-YlangCarnation

Base8-12+ hrs

OrrisVetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)OpoponaxVanillaSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Carnation, Bergamot and Orris. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

Men8

Unisex31

Women62

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,898

PerfumerJacques Polge

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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Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum captures the dazzling spirit of Gabrielle Chanel's historic 1932 high jewelry exhibition. Crafted by master perfumer Jacques Polge, this pure extrait opens with a flash of fizzy aldehydes, sweet neroli, and sunlit bergamot before settling into a rich floral core. Velvety jasmine, de…

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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 Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes; Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum is rated 4.32/5 from 100 votes. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Suede or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

Black Suede lasts longest (Black Suede 62/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Suede or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum projects furthest (Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum 63/100, Black Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Suede and Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Carnation, Bergamot and Orris.

Is Black Suede or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Suede is the stronger pick. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Suede and Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

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. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris, Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).