Fragrance comparison

Panache Original vs Black Suede

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 632 ratings analysed

6 wins

Panache Original

Lentheric

4.2872 votes

Rank #12,106 AldehydicAromatic

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16%scent match

Clearly different

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #25,250 MuskyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panache Original takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Panache Original6/7

Black Suede1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Panache OriginalLentheric

Black SuedeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 39%Want 28%

3.88/ 5 · 560 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerPanache OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

26%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

560 votes

Category winnerPanache OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPanache Original

SillagePanache Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBlack SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

musky100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderOrangeLemonThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIrisLilyGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskMyrrhSandalwood

Top

NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Thyme and Rose. Durations are only published for Panache Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall61

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Spring42

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPanache OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 19%Party 14%

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#25,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPanache OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panache Original by Lentheric is an assertive floral aldehyde built around sparkling soapiness and dry forest moss. The first spray delivers a biting wash of aldehydes, tart lemon peel, and dry coriander seed. It wakes your nose up fast. Within thirty minutes, that prickly initial burst softens into a dense bouquet of…

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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, Panache Original or Black Suede?

Panache Original takes 6 of 7 categories. Panache Original is rated 4.28/5 from 72 votes; Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes. Choose Panache Original for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Suede for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Panache Original or Black Suede?

Panache Original lasts longest (Panache Original 76/100, Black Suede 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Panache Original or Black Suede?

Panache Original projects furthest (Panache Original 70/100, Black Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Panache Original and Black Suede smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Thyme and Rose.

Is Panache Original or Black Suede better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Panache Original and Black Suede?

Panache Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Myrrh and Sandalwood. 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.