Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Suede

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,825 ratings analysed

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #587 White FloralTuberose

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,352 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Fracas3/7

Suede4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, 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

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerSuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#587

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#26,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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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, Fracas or Suede?

Suede takes 4 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Suede?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Suede?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Suede smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Fracas or Suede better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fracas and Suede?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.