Black Suede vs TANIS TABAC
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
TANIS TABAC takes 5 of 7 categories.
Black SuedeChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
TANIS TABACChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Black Suede2/7
TANIS TABAC5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- TANIS TABAC
- Community sentiment
- Black Suede
- Longevity
- TANIS TABAC
- Sillage & projection
- TANIS TABAC
- Value for money
- Black Suede
- Versatility
- TANIS TABAC
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- TANIS TABAC
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black SuedeAvonTANIS TABACNilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 560 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 26%Had 3%Want 72%
Category winnerTANIS TABACRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
560 votes
57%Love
17%Like
12%Ok
2%Dislike
12%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerBlack SuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTANIS TABAC
SillageTANIS TABAC
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack SuedeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
amber92%
powdery84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
white floral100%
sweet92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
musky61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, musky and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme
Base
MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise
Top
Egyptian JasmineTobacco LeafCasablanca LilyBlack TeaNutmegThymePetitgrainGinger
Heart
IncenseAllspiceYlang-YlangMyrtleCardamomClovesWater LilyViolet
Base
Tobacco BlossomHoneyMuskSandalwoodSuedeOpoponaxLabdanumAmbergris
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Thyme, Musk and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring42
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall100
Winter88
Day83
Night100
Category winnerTANIS TABACMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,707
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,517
PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerTANIS TABACHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAvon 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…
Reviews →TANIS TABAC by Nilafar du Nil balances a sharp opening of ginger and Egyptian jasmine with a heart of incense and cloves. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a base of honey and tobacco blossom. This woody floral musk performs well in cooler weather, offering a regal, distinct presence suitable for office wear or…
Reviews →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 TANIS TABAC?
TANIS TABAC takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes; TANIS TABAC is rated 4.05/5 from 50 votes. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose TANIS TABAC for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Suede or TANIS TABAC?
TANIS TABAC lasts longest (TANIS TABAC 74/100, Black Suede 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Suede or TANIS TABAC?
TANIS TABAC projects furthest (TANIS TABAC 69/100, Black Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Suede and TANIS TABAC smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Thyme, Musk and Suede.
Is Black Suede or TANIS TABAC better for summer or winter?
For summer, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Suede is the stronger pick. TANIS TABAC suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Suede and TANIS TABAC?
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. TANIS TABAC has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tobacco Leaf, Casablanca Lily and Black Tea, heart notes of Incense, Allspice, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tobacco Blossom, Honey, Musk and Sandalwood.
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