Fragrance comparison

Soir vs Suede

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 189 ratings analysed

4 wins

Soir

Zara

3.9393 votes

Rank #5,201 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #23,239 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Soir
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Soir4/5

Suede1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SoirZara

SuedeMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerSuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

49%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySoir

SillageSoir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

ozonic88%

powdery77%

aquatic65%

musky53%

white floral42%

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet Leaf

Heart

Gardenia

Base

CedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Gardenia, Sandalwood and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#23,239

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Soir is a green floral fragrance anchored by a quiet, clean woodiness. It opens with the crisp, almost metallic snap of violet leaf before settling into a creamy gardenia heart. The scent dries down into a subtle cedar and sandalwood base, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime spring wear.

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Michael Kors Suede is a creamy white floral with a soft woody, musky base. It opens with bright mandarin and watery florals, then settles into tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine with a smooth cashmere-like finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished florals that feel plush rather than sharp. The style leans feminine, el…

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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, Soir or Suede?

Soir takes 4 of 5 categories. Soir is rated 3.93/5 from 93 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Soir for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Soir or Suede?

Soir lasts longest (Soir 74/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soir or Suede?

Projection is very close: Soir 67/100, Suede 66/100 for sillage.

Do Soir and Suede smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Gardenia, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Soir or Suede better for summer or winter?

Soir suits daytime wear; Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soir and Suede?

Soir has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk. Suede has top notes of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Frangipani, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.