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Suédois vs Terra

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

Updated 531 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Suédois

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Terra

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Suédois1/7
Terra6/7
Ratings & consensus
Terra
Community sentiment
Terra
Longevity
Terra
Sillage & projection
Terra
Value for money
Terra
Versatility
Suédois
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Terra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SuédoisEuphorium Brooklyn
TerraRayhaan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%
4.38/ 5 · 461 votes
Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%
Category winnerTerraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
37%Like
9%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

70 votes

65%Love
20%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate

461 votes

Category winnerTerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value86
Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
leather84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
balsamic65%
citrus56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
CardamomelemiBergamotSichuan PepperLemon
Heart
PatchouliCorianderAniseCuminSaffronWormwoodGeraniumOrange Blossom
Base
FrankincenseVanillaBenzoinAmberOpoponaxOudLabdanumBirch
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Patchouli, Birch and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Suédois, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring41
Summer9
Fall95
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring43
Summer11
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSuédoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men36
Unisex55
Women9
Casual 35%Date 32%Party 22%Work 11%
Men87
Unisex11
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,700

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Category winnerTerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Euphorium Brooklyn Suédois treats suede with unusual, tactile warmth. The scent does not mimic a standard luxury department store purse. Instead, it hits the skin with savory cardamom, herbal clary sage, and a peculiar dash of pickled resin that feels bold and rustic. Soon, soft suede spreads out over rich labdanum, s…

Reviews →

Terra by Rayhaan is a resinous, spice-forward men's fragrance launched in 2025. It leans heavily into a dense combination of cardamom, saffron, and frankincense, resulting in a rich, warm profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its performance is notably robust, projecting strongly in outdoor settings, and it offers an …

Reviews →
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, Suédois or Terra?

Terra takes 6 of 7 categories. Suédois is rated 4.03/5 from 70 votes; Terra is rated 4.38/5 from 461 votes. Choose Suédois for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Terra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Suédois or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 79/100, Suédois 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suédois or Terra?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 72/100, Suédois 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suédois and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Patchouli, Birch and Benzoin.

Is Suédois or Terra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Terra is the stronger pick. For winter, Suédois is the stronger pick. Suédois suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suédois and Terra?

Suédois features Suede, Whipped Cream, Labdanum, Castoreum and Sandalwood. Terra has top notes of Cardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Coriander, Anise and Cumin, a base of Frankincense, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.

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