Fragrance comparison

Papilio vs Suze

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

Papilio

Puredistance

3.93103 votes

Rank #16,772 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Suze

Boka

4.0062 votes

Rank #23,074 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suze takes 5 of 7 categories.

Papilio
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Suze
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Papilio2/7

Suze5/7

Ratings & consensus: Suze
Community sentiment: Suze
Longevity: Suze
Sillage & projection: Suze
Value for money: Suze
Versatility: Papilio
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Papilio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PapilioPuredistance

SuzeBoka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerSuzeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

68%Love

8%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerSuzeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySuze

SillageSuze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSuzeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

amber84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

leather61%

green100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaHedioneOrrisNeroliHeliotropeLily of the ValleyCarrot

Base8-10 hrs

CedarVetiverAmbroxanPeachAmbretteMuscenoneAmyrisOpoponax

Top

SpearmintClementineBlack TeaOrange Blossom

Heart

CassiaLily of the ValleyOrrisJasmineMagnolia

Base

Mysore SandalwoodGuaiac WoodAmyrisAmberAmbretteBenzoinVanilla Absolute

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Orris, Lily of the Valley and Ambrette. Durations are only published for Papilio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer45

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night84

Spring100

Summer52

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPapilioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex33

Women56

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 27%Party 9%

Men5

Unisex84

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,772

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,074

PerfumerBoris Zrnic

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPapilioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puredistance Papilio opens with a bright flash of crisp bergamot that quickly yields to soft magnolia petals and earthy carrot seed. It is not a loud floral. Instead, silky orris and breezy hedione float over a grounded base of cedar, smooth vetiver, and warm opoponax. A subtle touch of ripe peach adds gentle sweetnes…

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Suze opens bright and green, with spearmint, clementine and black tea giving it a crisp, aromatic lift before the florals come forward. As it settles, orris, white flowers, sandalwood, amber and benzoin add a smoother, warmer finish. It reads unisex and slightly artful rather than crowd-pleasing. If you enjoy fresh fl…

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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, Papilio or Suze?

Suze takes 5 of 7 categories. Papilio is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes; Suze is rated 4.00/5 from 62 votes. Choose Papilio for a woody and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Suze for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Papilio or Suze?

Suze lasts longest (Suze 77/100, Papilio 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Papilio or Suze?

Suze projects furthest (Suze 65/100, Papilio 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Papilio and Suze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Orris, Lily of the Valley and Ambrette.

Is Papilio or Suze better for summer or winter?

For summer, Suze is the stronger pick. For winter, Suze is the stronger pick. Papilio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Papilio and Suze?

Papilio has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Hedione, Orris and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Ambroxan and Peach. Suze has top notes of Spearmint, Clementine, Black Tea and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cassia, Lily of the Valley, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Amyris and Amber.