Fragrance comparison

H The Exclusive Black Tier vs Suédois

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 367 ratings analysed

4 wins

H The Exclusive Black Tier

Roja Dove

4.16297 votes

Rank #1,978 AmberWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Suédois

Euphorium Brooklyn

4.0370 votes

Rank #12,703 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 4 of 7 categories.

H The Exclusive Black Tier
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Suédois
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

H The Exclusive Black Tier4/7

Suédois3/7

Ratings & consensus: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Community sentiment: Suédois
Longevity: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Sillage & projection: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Value for money: Suédois
Versatility: Suédois
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H The Exclusive Black Tier

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H The Exclusive Black TierRoja Dove

SuédoisEuphorium Brooklyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

15%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

156 votes

40%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerSuédoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityH The Exclusive Black Tier

SillageH The Exclusive Black Tier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSuédoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RaspberryRose de MaiVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSuedeVanillaMyrrhMuskCashmere WoodOpoponax

Notes

SuedeWhipped CreamLabdanumCastoreumSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouliBirchAmbergrisBenzoinRaspberryCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Benzoin, Suede and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Suédois, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall87

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer9

Fall95

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerSuédoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

Casual 35%Date 32%Party 22%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,978

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#12,703

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H The Exclusive Black Tier is a dark amber oud with a plush suede texture, powdered florals, and a soft raspberry tint running through the heart. It opens resinous and smoky, then settles into something smoother, warmer, and more polished. This usually suits dressier wear, cooler weather, and anyone who enjoys rich o…

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Euphorium Brooklyn Suédois treats suede with unusual, tactile warmth. The scent does not mimic a standard luxury department store purse. Instead, it hits the skin with savory cardamom, herbal clary sage, and a peculiar dash of pickled resin that feels bold and rustic. Soon, soft suede spreads out over rich labdanum, s…

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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, H The Exclusive Black Tier or Suédois?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 4 of 7 categories. H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes; Suédois is rated 4.03/5 from 70 votes. Choose H The Exclusive Black Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Suédois for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, H The Exclusive Black Tier or Suédois?

H The Exclusive Black Tier lasts longest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 83/100, Suédois 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H The Exclusive Black Tier or Suédois?

H The Exclusive Black Tier projects furthest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 76/100, Suédois 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H The Exclusive Black Tier and Suédois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Benzoin, Suede and Myrrh.

Is H The Exclusive Black Tier or Suédois better for summer or winter?

For summer, H The Exclusive Black Tier is the stronger pick. For winter, H The Exclusive Black Tier is the stronger pick. Suédois suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H The Exclusive Black Tier and Suédois?

H The Exclusive Black Tier has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Rose de Mai, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Suede and Vanilla. Suédois features Suede, Whipped Cream, Labdanum, Castoreum and Sandalwood.