Fragrance comparison

Bora Bora vs Suede

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 598 ratings analysed

Bora Bora

Liz Claiborne

3.76502 votes

Rank #4,180 White FloralFloral

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59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,256 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bora Bora
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Bora Bora2/7

Suede5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bora BoraLiz Claiborne

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 502 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerSuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

502 votes

49%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerSuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySuede

SillageSuede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value60

Category winnerBora BoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

tuberose84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, floral and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water LilyIrisMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrchidJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

GingerSandalwood

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesWater Lily, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerSuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,180

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews110

Overall rank#26,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBora BoraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bora Bora by Liz Claiborne opens with a splash of crisp water lily and bright mandarin orange, grounded by a subtle touch of powdery iris. Created in 2002 by perfumer Calice Becker, this white floral composition quickly shifts into a lush heart dominated by tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, and pink orchid. Instead o…

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Michael Kors Suede is a creamy white floral with a soft woody, musky base. It opens with bright mandarin and watery florals, then settles into tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine with a smooth cashmere-like finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished florals that feel plush rather than sharp. The style leans feminine, el…

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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, Bora Bora or Suede?

Suede takes 5 of 7 categories. Bora Bora is rated 3.76/5 from 502 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Bora Bora for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bora Bora or Suede?

They last about the same: Suede 66/100, Bora Bora 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bora Bora or Suede?

Suede projects furthest (Suede 66/100, Bora Bora 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bora Bora and Suede smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Water Lily, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Bora Bora or Suede better for summer or winter?

For summer, Suede is the stronger pick. For winter, Suede is the stronger pick. Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bora Bora and Suede?

Bora Bora has top notes of Water Lily, Iris and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Ginger and Sandalwood. Suede has top notes of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Frangipani, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.