Fragrance comparison

Suedexcess vs Absolute

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

Suedexcess

Devertere

4.5319 votes

Rank #24,685 LeatherMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #42,679 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suedexcess takes 2 of 4 categories.

Suedexcess
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Suedexcess2/4

Absolute1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuedexcessDevertere

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

16%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSuedexcessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

smoky61%

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both leather, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotCardamomSaffronPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Birch TarTonka BeanLabdanumIrisBalsamic Notes

Base8-12 hrs

SuedeLeatherOudGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top

Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart

LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Suedexcess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Date 40%Party 25%Casual 19%Work 16%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,685

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSuedexcessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Suedexcess by Devertere strikes skin with immediate force. Do not overspray this. The initial burst hits with sharp black pepper, bitter artemisia, and zesty bergamot before a warm blanket of saffron takes over. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. As the heart awakens, buttery iris and smoky …

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Absolute is a smoky, woody leather fragrance with a bright citrus and spice opening, then a darker heart of incense, violet, cashmeran and sweetened leather. It starts lively, but the overall character leans warm, resinous and textured. The wear looks best suited to people who enjoy bold woody scents with some sweetne…

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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, Suedexcess or Absolute?

Suedexcess takes 2 of 4 categories. Suedexcess is rated 4.53/5 from 19 votes; Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Suedexcess for a leather and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Suedexcess or Absolute?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Suedexcess 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suedexcess or Absolute?

Projection is very close: Suedexcess 75/100, Absolute 75/100 for sillage.

Do Suedexcess and Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Labdanum.

Is Suedexcess or Absolute better for summer or winter?

Suedexcess suits evening wear; Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suedexcess and Absolute?

Suedexcess has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Birch Tar, Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Iris, a base of Suede, Leather, Oud and Guaiac Wood. Absolute has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oud, Patchouli and Sandalwood.