Fragrance comparison

Black Suede vs Nostalgia

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 634 ratings analysed

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #24,391 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Nostalgia

Kismet Olfactive

4.1174 votes

Rank #13,254 LeatherAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nostalgia takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black Suede
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Nostalgia
Choose it for a leather and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Suede1/7

Nostalgia6/7

Ratings & consensus: Nostalgia
Community sentiment: Nostalgia
Longevity: Nostalgia
Sillage & projection: Nostalgia
Value for money: Black Suede
Versatility: Nostalgia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nostalgia

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black SuedeAvon

NostalgiaKismet Olfactive

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 79%

Category winnerNostalgiaRating 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

22%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNostalgiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNostalgia

SillageNostalgia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

leather100%

anis88%

musky77%

animalic65%

soft spicy53%

woody42%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise

Top

Anise

Heart

Tonka BeanRose de Mai

Base

LeatherSuedeCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesLeather, Suede and Anise. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring39

Summer28

Fall100

Winter89

Day65

Night100

Category winnerNostalgiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

Men30

Unisex59

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,254

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNostalgiaHigher 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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Nostalgia by Kismet Olfactive is a distinct leather-forward scent built on an unexpected foundation of anise and tonka bean. It leans into a moody, suede-heavy texture that works well for cooler weather or nights out. The composition balances sharp spices with warm, powdery resins, creating an intriguing profile for t…

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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 Nostalgia?

Nostalgia takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes; Nostalgia is rated 4.11/5 from 74 votes. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Nostalgia for a leather and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Suede or Nostalgia?

Nostalgia lasts longest (Nostalgia 73/100, Black Suede 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Suede or Nostalgia?

Nostalgia projects furthest (Nostalgia 61/100, Black Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Suede and Nostalgia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Suede and Anise.

Is Black Suede or Nostalgia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nostalgia is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Suede is the stronger pick. Nostalgia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Suede and Nostalgia?

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. Nostalgia has top notes of Anise, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose de Mai, a base of Leather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.