Fragrance comparison

Lethe vs Suede

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 262 ratings analysed

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #24,212 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lethe
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Lethe1/7

Suede6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LetheUlrich Lang

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

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

41%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

166 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySuede

SillageSuede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarWater Lily

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanVanillaAmber

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Water Lily and Musk. Durations are only published for Lethe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night62

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerSuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex57

Women24

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 27%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#24,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLetheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lethe by Ulrich Lang smells like wrapping yourself in an exceptionally soft sweater after a hot shower. A sharp burst of tart bergamot and herbal lavender introduces the opening minutes. The citrus flashes off quickly. Soon, a creamy core of cashmere wood and dry cedar takes center stage, supported by a faint drop of …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lethe or Suede?

Suede takes 6 of 7 categories. Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lethe or Suede?

They last about the same: Suede 66/100, Lethe 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lethe or Suede?

Suede projects furthest (Suede 66/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lethe and Suede smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Water Lily and Musk.

Is Lethe or Suede better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lethe and Suede?

Lethe has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Water Lily, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber. 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.