Fragrance comparison

C vs Suede

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

3 wins

Karen Walker

4.0714 votes

Rank #23,579 White FloralCitrus

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68%scent match

Closely related

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,352 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C takes 3 of 5 categories.

C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

C3/5

Suede2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CKaren Walker

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 26%Want 55%

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

21%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

49%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityC

SillageSuede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

floral83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match68%Closely related · both white floral, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaGardeniaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCashmere Wood

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karen Walker C presents a creamy white floral blend built on a base of warm sandalwood and cashmere wood. The fragrance opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of gardenia and tuberose. It offers a cozy, sweet aura that suits casual day wear during autumn and spring.

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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, C or Suede?

C takes 3 of 5 categories. C is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, C or Suede?

C lasts longest (C 74/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C or Suede?

Projection is very close: Suede 66/100, C 65/100 for sillage.

Do C and Suede smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is C or Suede better for summer or winter?

C suits daytime wear; Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C and Suede?

C has top notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood. 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.