Figue vs Black Suede
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Suede takes 3 of 4 categories.
FigueChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black SuedeChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Figue0/4
Black Suede3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Suede
- 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
FigueAdopt ParfumsBlack SuedeAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 32%Had 8%Want 59%
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 hate33%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 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
Category winners
LongevityBlack Suede
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack SuedeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet77%
woody53%
bitter30%
musky100%
amber92%
powdery84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotYlang-YlangJasmine
Heart
FigVioletRoseClove
Base
Vanilla
Top
NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme
Base
MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring42
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,141
PerfumerDominique Monlun
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,904
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack SuedeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFigue by Adopt Parfums is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine; middle notes are Fig, Violet, Rose and Clove; base note is Vanilla.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Figue or Black Suede?
Black Suede takes 3 of 4 categories. Figue is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes. Choose Figue for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Figue or Black Suede?
Black Suede lasts longest (Black Suede 62/100, Figue 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Figue or Black Suede?
Projection is very close: Figue 55/100, Black Suede 55/100 for sillage.
Do Figue and Black Suede smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose and Clove.
Is Figue or Black Suede better for summer or winter?
Figue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Figue and Black Suede?
Figue has top notes of Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Fig, Violet, Rose and Clove, a base of Vanilla. 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.
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