Fragrance comparison

Nymphomaniac vs Black Suede

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 586 ratings analysed

Nymphomaniac

G Parfums

3.7326 votes

Rank #32,908 PowderyMusky

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32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #25,297 MuskyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Suede takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nymphomaniac
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Suede
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Nymphomaniac2/7

Black Suede4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NymphomaniacG Parfums

Black SuedeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 7%Had 9%Want 84%

3.88/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack SuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

26%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

560 votes

Category winnerBlack SuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNymphomaniac

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBlack SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

sweet61%

musky100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PearHeliotropeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VanillaVioletMuskAmberCedarPink PepperThymeLemonJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Musk, Amber and Thyme. Durations are only published for Nymphomaniac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall70

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring42

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNymphomaniacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 23%Party 9%

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,908

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,297

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack SuedeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ignore the scandalous name. Nymphomaniac by G Parfums is actually a remarkably polite, cozy fragrance that wraps the skin in a cloud of velvety cosmetic powder and sweet poached pear. A sharp flash of tart lemon and herbal thyme cuts through the initial alcohol lift. Then the heart blooms. Almond-like heliotrope, dewy…

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Avon Black Suede opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes, spicy nutmeg, and crisp carnation. Within fifteen minutes, the initial brightness settles into a darker heart of warm clove, aromatic lavender, and herbal thyme. The dry down hugs the skin with powdery amber, mossy oakmoss, and soft suede musk. It sits warm…

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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, Nymphomaniac or Black Suede?

Black Suede takes 4 of 7 categories. Nymphomaniac is rated 3.73/5 from 26 votes; Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes. Choose Nymphomaniac for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nymphomaniac or Black Suede?

Nymphomaniac lasts longest (Nymphomaniac 65/100, Black Suede 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nymphomaniac or Black Suede?

Projection is very close: Nymphomaniac 55/100, Black Suede 55/100 for sillage.

Do Nymphomaniac and Black Suede smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Thyme.

Is Nymphomaniac or Black Suede better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nymphomaniac is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Suede is the stronger pick. Nymphomaniac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nymphomaniac and Black Suede?

Nymphomaniac features Pear, Heliotrope, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Violet. Black Suede has top notes of Nutmeg, Aldehydes, Carnation and Coriander, heart notes of Clove, Orris, Leather and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Amber, Woodsy Notes and Oakmoss.