Fragrance comparison

Chypré X vs Black Suede

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 564 ratings analysed

Chypré X

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #50,899 PowderyWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #25,199 MuskyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Suede takes 2 of 4 categories.

Chypré X
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity.
Black Suede
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Chypré X1/4

Black Suede2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chypré X
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Black Suede
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

Chypré XThe Dua Brand

Black SuedeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 65%Had 13%Want 22%

3.88/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

26%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

560 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityChypré X

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBlack SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

musky100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomRose de MaiYlang YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropePatchouliAldehydesCedarwoodBergamotGeraniumTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Aldehydes and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Chypré X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day33

Night100

Spring42

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 43%Party 25%Casual 18%Work 14%

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack SuedeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypré X opens with a sharp flash of fizzy aldehydes and bitter Calabrian bergamot that cuts straight through the air. Give the initial alcohol burst two minutes to settle on your wrist. Once the top clears, a velvety blend of ripe peach, Grasse jasmine, and orange blossom perfume nuances spreads over warm skin. The b…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypré X or Black Suede?

Black Suede takes 2 of 4 categories. Chypré X is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes. Choose Chypré X for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chypré X or Black Suede?

Chypré X lasts longest (Chypré X 80/100, Black Suede 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré X or Black Suede?

Projection is very close: Chypré X 55/100, Black Suede 55/100 for sillage.

Do Chypré X and Black Suede smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Aldehydes and Bergamot.

Is Chypré X or Black Suede better for summer or winter?

Chypré X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypré X and Black Suede?

Chypré X features Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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.