Fragrance comparison

Suede vs Espiegle

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

2 wins

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,352 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Espiegle

Guepard

4.717 votes

Rank #34,463 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede takes 2 of 3 categories.

Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Espiegle
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Suede2/3

Espiegle1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuedeMichael Kors

EspiegleGuepard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 6%Had 4%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityEspiegle

SillageSuede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangeBergamotAldehydesSpicy Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePatchouliTuberoseOrange BlossomNeroli

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodCedarJasmineVanillaMuskWoodsy NotesFrangipaniTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Espiegle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSuedeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Espiegle by Guepard is an expansive floral woody musk released in 2003 that balances classic brightness with warm depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and aldehydes, quickly spiced with a gentle kick. At its heart, a lush bouquet of creamy tuberose, ylang-ylang, rose, and neroli bloo…

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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, Suede or Espiegle?

Suede takes 2 of 3 categories. Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes; Espiegle is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Espiegle for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Suede or Espiegle?

Espiegle lasts longest (Espiegle 83/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suede or Espiegle?

Projection is very close: Suede 66/100, Espiegle 64/100 for sillage.

Do Suede and Espiegle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Suede or Espiegle better for summer or winter?

Suede suits day or night wear; Espiegle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suede and Espiegle?

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. Espiegle has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine and Vanilla.