Fragrance comparison

Savitri vs Black Suede

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 620 ratings analysed

4 wins

Savitri

Prissana

3.9360 votes

Rank #18,990 CitrusMusky

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Black Suede

Avon

3.88560 votes

Rank #26,866 MuskyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Savitri takes 4 of 7 categories.

Savitri
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection 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.

Savitri4/7

Black Suede3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SavitriPrissana

Black SuedeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

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

42%Love

30%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

60 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySavitri

SillageSavitri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBlack SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

musky100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both musky, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeIncenseMuskCivetOakmossChampacaTangerineAldehydesMandarin OrangeCuminRose de MaiCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CloveOrrisLeatherVetiverRoseLavenderHeliotropeThyme

Base

MuskAmberWoodsy NotesOakmossCivetSuedeOpoponaxAnise

InformationalShared notesMusk, Civet, Oakmoss and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for Savitri, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall89

Winter32

Day100

Night44

Spring42

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSavitriMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex60

Women12

Men84

Unisex12

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,990

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#26,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSavitriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Savitri by Prissana presents an intense, sun-drenched interpretation of the classic chypre style. It opens with an electric burst of tart lime, bright mandarin orange, and sharp aldehydes that hit the senses immediately. Behind that intense citrus greeting sits a complex animalic core powered by civet, musk, and dark …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Savitri or Black Suede?

Savitri takes 4 of 7 categories. Savitri is rated 3.93/5 from 60 votes; Black Suede is rated 3.88/5 from 560 votes. Choose Savitri for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection 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, Savitri or Black Suede?

Savitri lasts longest (Savitri 79/100, Black Suede 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Savitri or Black Suede?

Savitri projects furthest (Savitri 60/100, Black Suede 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Savitri and Black Suede smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Civet, Oakmoss and Aldehydes.

Is Savitri or Black Suede better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Savitri and Black Suede?

Savitri features Lime, Incense, Musk, Civet and Oakmoss. 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.