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Suede vs Very Pretty

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

Updated 137 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Suede

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Very Pretty

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Suede5/7
Very Pretty2/7
Ratings & consensus
Suede
Community sentiment
Suede
Longevity
Very Pretty
Sillage & projection
Very Pretty
Value for money
Suede
Versatility
Suede
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
Very PrettyMichael Kors
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%
3.80/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 16%Had 13%Want 72%
Category winnerSuedeRating 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

27%Love
51%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerSuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityVery Pretty

SillageVery Pretty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value60
¤ Price value0
Category winnerSuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral90%
woody80%
tuberose70%
musky60%
citrus50%
white floral100%
citrus91%
woody83%
coconut74%
lactonic65%
aromatic56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

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
Top
CoconutMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBergamot
Heart
GardeniaJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
VetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring84
Summer58
Fall100
Winter68
Day100
Night95
Spring80
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night71
Category winnerSuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Very Pretty opens with bright mandarin and bergamot, softened by coconut and a watery green touch from violet leaf. The heart leans white floral, with gardenia, jasmine, and orange blossom giving it a polished, feminine feel. As it dries down, sandalwood and vetiver add a creamy woody base. It suits someone who likes …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Suede or Very Pretty?

Suede takes 5 of 7 categories. Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes; Very Pretty is rated 3.80/5 from 41 votes. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Very Pretty for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Suede or Very Pretty?

Very Pretty lasts longest (Very Pretty 78/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suede or Very Pretty?

Very Pretty projects furthest (Very Pretty 77/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suede and Very Pretty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Gardenia.

Is Suede or Very Pretty better for summer or winter?

For summer, Very Pretty is the stronger pick. For winter, Suede is the stronger pick. Suede suits day or night wear; Very Pretty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suede and Very Pretty?

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. Very Pretty has top notes of Coconut, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver and Sandalwood.

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