Fragrance comparison

Nostalgia vs Suede Pear

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

5 wins

Nostalgia

Kismet Olfactive

4.1174 votes

Rank #13,254 LeatherAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Suede Pear

Tamburins

3.8217 votes

Rank #51,175 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nostalgia takes 5 of 5 categories.

Nostalgia
Choose it for a leather and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Suede Pear
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nostalgia5/5

Suede Pear0/5

Ratings & consensus: Nostalgia
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nostalgia
Sillage & projection: Nostalgia
Value for money: Nostalgia
Versatility: Not scored
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

Suede PearTamburins

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 79%

3.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 60%

Category winnerNostalgiaRating 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

59%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

18%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNostalgia

SillageNostalgia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value14

Category winnerNostalgiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

anis88%

musky77%

animalic65%

soft spicy53%

woody42%

musky100%

fruity92%

leather84%

green77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both leather and musky

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

PearGalbanumWhiskey

Heart

Suede

Base

AmberMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, 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

Spring60

Summer20

Fall60

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women11

Men25

Unisex38

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,254

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#51,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Tamburins Suede Pear opens with a sharp snap of bitter galbanum and juicy pear flesh before steeping into a warm glass of peat whiskey. As it settles on skin, a soft suede accord emerges alongside earthy cypriol oil and warm musk, smoothing out the initial green bite. It shines best during cool autumn afternoons when …

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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 Suede Pear?

Nostalgia takes 5 of 5 categories. Nostalgia is rated 4.11/5 from 74 votes; Suede Pear is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a leather and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Suede Pear for a musky and fruity character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or Suede Pear?

Nostalgia lasts longest (Nostalgia 73/100, Suede Pear 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nostalgia or Suede Pear?

Nostalgia projects furthest (Nostalgia 61/100, Suede Pear 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nostalgia and Suede Pear smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and musky accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Nostalgia or Suede Pear better for summer or winter?

Nostalgia suits evening wear; Suede Pear suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nostalgia and Suede Pear?

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. Suede Pear has top notes of Pear, Galbanum and Whiskey, heart notes of Suede, a base of Amber, Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Tonka Bean.