Fragrance comparison

Radici vs Suedexcess

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

4 wins

Radici

Zanini

4.6316 votes

Rank #19,092 Fresh SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Suedexcess

Devertere

4.5319 votes

Rank #24,363 LeatherMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Radici takes 4 of 5 categories.

Radici
Choose it for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Suedexcess
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Radici4/5

Suedexcess1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RadiciZanini

SuedexcessDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.63/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.53/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

Category winnerRadiciRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

74%Love

16%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityRadici

SillageRadici

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSuedexcessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

oud92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

leather100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

smoky61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Jasmine SambacViolet LeavesAngelica RootLaotian OudWild carrotCardamomJasmineRhubarbPepperGingerPomeloOud

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotCardamomSaffronPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Birch TarTonka BeanLabdanumIrisBalsamic Notes

Base8-12 hrs

SuedeLeatherOudGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper and Oud. Durations are only published for Suedexcess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Date 40%Party 25%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,092

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,363

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRadiciHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Radici by Zanini matches rooty, vegetal facets with a dense, smoky backbone. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pomelo and green cardamom before shifting into an earthy heart of turnip, wild carrot, and angelica root. It dries down to a dark base of Laotian oud and labdanum, making it a rugged option for autumn day…

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Suedexcess by Devertere strikes skin with immediate force. Do not overspray this. The initial burst hits with sharp black pepper, bitter artemisia, and zesty bergamot before a warm blanket of saffron takes over. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. As the heart awakens, buttery iris and smoky …

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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, Radici or Suedexcess?

Radici takes 4 of 5 categories. Radici is rated 4.63/5 from 16 votes; Suedexcess is rated 4.53/5 from 19 votes. Choose Radici for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Suedexcess for a leather and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Radici or Suedexcess?

Radici lasts longest (Radici 84/100, Suedexcess 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Radici or Suedexcess?

Projection is very close: Radici 77/100, Suedexcess 75/100 for sillage.

Do Radici and Suedexcess smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper and Oud.

Is Radici or Suedexcess better for summer or winter?

Radici suits day or night wear; Suedexcess suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Radici and Suedexcess?

Radici features Jasmine Sambac, Violet Leaves, Angelica Root, Laotian Oud and Wild carrot. Suedexcess has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Birch Tar, Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Iris, a base of Suede, Leather, Oud and Guaiac Wood.