Fragrance comparison

Black Suede vs Rubino

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 573 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #24,770 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,299 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Suede takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Suede
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Suede3/4

Rubino1/4

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

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

Category winnerBlack SuedeRating 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

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Suede

SillageRubino

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%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clove, Vetiver and Rose. Durations are only published for Rubino, 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

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Work 25%Casual 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,299

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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Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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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 Rubino?

Black Suede takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Suede or Rubino?

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

Which projects more, Black Suede or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, Black Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Suede and Rubino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clove, Vetiver and Rose.

Is Black Suede or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Suede and Rubino?

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. Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood.