Fragrance comparison

Bloodflower vs Black Suede

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 686 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bloodflower

Parfums Quartana

3.57126 votes

Rank #15,174 Soft SpicyAnis

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6%scent match

Clearly different

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #27,097 MuskyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bloodflower takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bloodflower
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Suede
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Bloodflower4/7

Black Suede3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BloodflowerParfums Quartana

Black SuedeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

3.88/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack SuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

7%Hate

126 votes

26%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

560 votes

Category winnerBlack SuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBloodflower

SillageBloodflower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBlack SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

soft spicy100%

anis92%

floral84%

sweet77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

musky100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AniseLicoriceRosePatchouliAmberCloverOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise

InformationalShared notesAnise, Rose, Amber and Orris. Durations are only published for Bloodflower, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer44

Fall100

Winter71

Day62

Night100

Spring42

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBloodflowerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex72

Women23

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,174

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#27,097

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBloodflowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bloodflower by Parfums Quartana is an unconventional oriental floral built around sharp, bittersweet contrasts. The fragrance opens with an intense blast of black licorice and spicy anise, accented by fresh green clover. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich, velvety rose emerges alongside earthy patchouli and powd…

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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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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, Bloodflower or Black Suede?

Bloodflower takes 4 of 7 categories. Bloodflower is rated 3.57/5 from 126 votes; Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes. Choose Bloodflower for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bloodflower or Black Suede?

Bloodflower lasts longest (Bloodflower 76/100, Black Suede 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloodflower or Black Suede?

Bloodflower projects furthest (Bloodflower 65/100, Black Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bloodflower and Black Suede smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Anise, Rose, Amber and Orris.

Is Bloodflower or Black Suede better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bloodflower and Black Suede?

Bloodflower features Anise, Licorice, Rose, Patchouli and Amber. 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.