Fragrance comparison

Espiegle vs Suede

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

Espiegle

Guepard

4.717 votes

Rank #34,463 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,352 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede takes 2 of 3 categories.

Espiegle
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Espiegle1/3

Suede2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EspiegleGuepard

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 6%Had 4%Want 90%

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEspiegle

SillageSuede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangeBergamotAldehydesSpicy Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePatchouliTuberoseOrange BlossomNeroli

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodCedarJasmineVanillaMuskWoodsy NotesFrangipaniTonka Bean

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Espiegle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day33

Night100

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSuedeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espiegle by Guepard is an expansive floral woody musk released in 2003 that balances classic brightness with warm depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and aldehydes, quickly spiced with a gentle kick. At its heart, a lush bouquet of creamy tuberose, ylang-ylang, rose, and neroli bloo…

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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, Espiegle or Suede?

Suede takes 2 of 3 categories. Espiegle is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Espiegle for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Espiegle or Suede?

Espiegle lasts longest (Espiegle 83/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Espiegle or Suede?

Projection is very close: Suede 66/100, Espiegle 64/100 for sillage.

Do Espiegle and Suede smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Espiegle or Suede better for summer or winter?

Espiegle suits evening wear; Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espiegle and Suede?

Espiegle has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine and Vanilla. 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.