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Suze vs Papilio

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

Updated 165 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suze takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Suze

    Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Papilio

    Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Suze5/7
Papilio2/7
Ratings & consensus
Suze
Community sentiment
Suze
Longevity
Suze
Sillage & projection
Suze
Value for money
Suze
Versatility
Papilio
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Papilio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SuzeBoka
PapilioPuredistance
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerSuzeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
68%Love
8%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate

53 votes

43%Love
27%Like
13%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerSuzeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevitySuze

SillageSuze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value19
Category winnerSuzeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
white floral92%
fresh84%
citrus77%
woody69%
floral61%
woody100%
floral92%
amber84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
leather61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SpearmintClementineBlack TeaOrange Blossom
Heart
CassiaLily of the ValleyOrrisJasmineMagnolia
Base
Mysore SandalwoodGuaiac WoodAmyrisAmberAmbretteBenzoinVanilla Absolute
Top15-30 mins
Bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
MagnoliaHedioneOrrisNeroliHeliotropeLily of the ValleyCarrot
Base8-10 hrs
CedarVetiverAmbroxanPeachAmbretteMuscenoneAmyrisOpoponax
InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Orris, Magnolia and Amyris. Durations are only published for Papilio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer52
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer45
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night84
Category winnerPapilioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex84
Women12
Men11
Unisex33
Women56
Work 35%Casual 30%Date 27%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,560

PerfumerBoris Zrnic

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,719

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPapilioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Suze opens bright and green, with spearmint, clementine and black tea giving it a crisp, aromatic lift before the florals come forward. As it settles, orris, white flowers, sandalwood, amber and benzoin add a smoother, warmer finish. It reads unisex and slightly artful rather than crowd-pleasing. If you enjoy fresh fl…

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Puredistance Papilio opens with a bright flash of crisp bergamot that quickly yields to soft magnolia petals and earthy carrot seed. It is not a loud floral. Instead, silky orris and breezy hedione float over a grounded base of cedar, smooth vetiver, and warm opoponax. A subtle touch of ripe peach adds gentle sweetnes…

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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, Suze or Papilio?

Suze takes 5 of 7 categories. Suze is rated 4.00/5 from 62 votes; Papilio is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes. Choose Suze for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Papilio for a woody and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Suze or Papilio?

Suze lasts longest (Suze 77/100, Papilio 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suze or Papilio?

Suze projects furthest (Suze 65/100, Papilio 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suze and Papilio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Orris, Magnolia and Amyris.

Is Suze or Papilio better for summer or winter?

For summer, Suze is the stronger pick. For winter, Suze is the stronger pick. Papilio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suze and Papilio?

Suze has top notes of Spearmint, Clementine, Black Tea and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cassia, Lily of the Valley, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Amyris and Amber. Papilio has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Hedione, Orris and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Ambroxan and Peach.

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