Fragrance comparison

No Rules vs Suede

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

No Rules

Nicole Richie

3.7874 votes

Rank #14,010 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,256 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede takes 6 of 7 categories.

No Rules
Choose it for a floral and citrus 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.

No Rules1/7

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: No Rules

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No RulesNicole Richie

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

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

19%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

74 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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySuede

SillageSuede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

KumquatWild BerriesAlmond BlossomOrange Blossom

Heart

FrangipaniCoconut NectarJasmine

Base

Madagascar VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Frangipani, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Summer84

Fall48

Winter20

Day100

Night48

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerSuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#26,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNo RulesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No Rules by Nicole Richie is a floral fruity composition launched in 2014. It opens with vibrant kumquat and almond blossom, leading into a tropical heart of frangipani, coconut nectar, and jasmine. The base features Madagascar vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. This fragrance offers a bohemian, carefree vibe that perform…

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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, No Rules or Suede?

Suede takes 6 of 7 categories. No Rules is rated 3.78/5 from 74 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose No Rules for a floral and citrus 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, No Rules or Suede?

Suede lasts longest (Suede 66/100, No Rules 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No Rules or Suede?

Suede projects furthest (Suede 66/100, No Rules 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No Rules and Suede smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Frangipani, Jasmine and Musk.

Is No Rules or Suede better for summer or winter?

For summer, No Rules is the stronger pick. For winter, Suede is the stronger pick. No Rules suits daytime wear; Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No Rules and Suede?

No Rules has top notes of Kumquat, Wild Berries, Almond Blossom and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Frangipani, Coconut Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.