Fragrance comparison

Rose Poivrée (2020) vs Sueño Suave

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

Rose Poivrée (2020)

The Different Company

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,178 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Sueño Suave

Jacques Zolty

3.6362 votes

Rank #17,227 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sueño Suave takes 7 of 7 categories.

Rose Poivrée (2020)
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sueño Suave
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Poivrée (2020)0/7

Sueño Suave7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Poivrée (2020)The Different Company

Sueño SuaveJacques Zolty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

3.63/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%

Category winnerSueño SuaveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

23%Love

37%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerSueño SuaveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySueño Suave

SillageSueño Suave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSueño SuaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

woody100%

citrus90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

Damask RoseRose

Base

VetiverCivet

Top

FigLemonNectarineBergamotMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

Black PepperCardamomNutmegCorianderDamask Rose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverSugarCedarPatchouliTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Coriander, Rose and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer15

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall72

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSueño SuaveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex60

Women36

Men19

Unisex56

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#17,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSueño SuaveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Poivrée (2020) by The Different Company offers a striking, spice-forward take on the classic rose. Crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, it blends sharp black and pink pepper with a dry Damascus rose heart. This is a transparent, airy composition that avoids the typical sweet floral route. It is a compelling choice for …

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Sueño Suave by Jacques Zolty offers a sun-drenched blend of succulent fig and nectarine grounded in warm sandalwood. This fruity gourmand fragrance shifts from a bright, citrus-forward opening to a spiced, resinous base. It performs best during warm spring days, providing a soft, intimate presence on the skin that fee…

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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, Rose Poivrée (2020) or Sueño Suave?

Sueño Suave takes 7 of 7 categories. Rose Poivrée (2020) is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes; Sueño Suave is rated 3.63/5 from 62 votes. Choose Rose Poivrée (2020) for a rose and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sueño Suave for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Poivrée (2020) or Sueño Suave?

Sueño Suave lasts longest (Sueño Suave 73/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Poivrée (2020) or Sueño Suave?

Sueño Suave projects furthest (Sueño Suave 66/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Poivrée (2020) and Sueño Suave smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Coriander, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Rose Poivrée (2020) or Sueño Suave better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sueño Suave is the stronger pick. For winter, Sueño Suave is the stronger pick. Rose Poivrée (2020) suits daytime wear; Sueño Suave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Poivrée (2020) and Sueño Suave?

Rose Poivrée (2020) has top notes of Black Pepper, Coriander and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose and Rose, a base of Vetiver and Civet. Sueño Suave has top notes of Fig, Lemon, Nectarine and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Sugar and Cedar.