Fragrance comparison

Nostalgia vs 0 Absolute Suede

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 106 ratings analysed

Nostalgia

Kismet Olfactive

4.1174 votes

Rank #13,254 LeatherAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

0 Absolute Suede

Blood Concept

4.2232 votes

Rank #24,232 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Nostalgia
Choose it for a leather and anis character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
0 Absolute Suede
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nostalgia3/7

0 Absolute Suede3/7

Ratings & consensus: 0 Absolute Suede
Community sentiment: Nostalgia
Longevity: 0 Absolute Suede
Sillage & projection: 0 Absolute Suede
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Nostalgia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nostalgia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NostalgiaKismet Olfactive

0 Absolute SuedeBlood Concept

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 79%

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 78%

Category winner0 Absolute SuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

22%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

56%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNostalgiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity0 Absolute Suede

Sillage0 Absolute Suede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

anis88%

musky77%

animalic65%

soft spicy53%

woody42%

leather100%

fruity92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Anise

Heart

Tonka BeanRose de Mai

Base

LeatherSuedeCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

ThymePlumMint

Heart

RaspberryStyraxCoffeeRosemary

Base

SuedeLeatherIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmber

InformationalShared notesLeather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer28

Fall100

Winter89

Day65

Night100

Spring25

Summer8

Fall100

Winter75

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNostalgiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women11

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,254

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#24,232

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNostalgiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nostalgia by Kismet Olfactive is a distinct leather-forward scent built on an unexpected foundation of anise and tonka bean. It leans into a moody, suede-heavy texture that works well for cooler weather or nights out. The composition balances sharp spices with warm, powdery resins, creating an intriguing profile for t…

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Blood Concept 0 Absolute Suede opens with a tart flash of plum, fresh thyme, and cool mint before sinking into heavy dark leather. Base notes of incense, cypriol oil, and soft amber ground the fruit with a dry, resinous smoke. Built for cool autumn evenings, it suits anyone who wants a bold, leathery profile without h…

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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, Nostalgia or 0 Absolute Suede?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Nostalgia is rated 4.11/5 from 74 votes; 0 Absolute Suede is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a leather and anis character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 0 Absolute Suede for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or 0 Absolute Suede?

They last about the same: 0 Absolute Suede 75/100, Nostalgia 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nostalgia or 0 Absolute Suede?

0 Absolute Suede projects furthest (0 Absolute Suede 66/100, Nostalgia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nostalgia and 0 Absolute Suede smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Nostalgia or 0 Absolute Suede better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nostalgia is the stronger pick. For winter, Nostalgia is the stronger pick. Nostalgia suits evening wear; 0 Absolute Suede suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nostalgia and 0 Absolute Suede?

Nostalgia has top notes of Anise, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose de Mai, a base of Leather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 0 Absolute Suede has top notes of Thyme, Plum and Mint, heart notes of Raspberry, Styrax, Coffee and Rosemary, a base of Suede, Leather, Incense and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.