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daaap – :
I have always hated anything Avon – especially cosmetics and perfume – and I was shocked to learn this is made by Avon.
This is by far my favorite men’s perfume.
I think it is very similar to Lagerfeld, only this is better. It’s sweet and sexy in a cuddly and comfortable kind of way.
kovalesku – :
This fragrance gives me PTSD. It smells like a it should be added to your automobile gas tank. No one should wear this fragrance. Please do wear to work or in a confined area.
denuuas – :
Black Suede by Avon- Firstly it is tempting to disregard a fragrance made by Avon or any other similar outlet that has acquired a reputation for cheap products, But, sometimes such a distributor comes up with something that stands out from it’s less notable siblings. This is the case with Black Suede. This fragrance captures something of the past that we had at one time cherished most dearly. It was released in 1980, during a time when Jovan, Cody, YSL, Faberge were the top dogs for men’s fragrance. Think Sex Appeal that ruled the Disco era of the late 70’s, Include with that Macho, remember that one anyone? Who can deny Jovan’s Musk the due respect for popularity in those days. But there was one fragrance that was standing the test of time, It was released in the 1960’s and was still going strong even into the early eighties where it was finally eclipsed by the mega elegant fragrances that emerged for men in those glorious years of The 80’s. I’m talking about Brut by Fraberge, That is what Black Suede reminds me of. Citrus, Spicy, clean, fresh notes, bright wood notes with hints of musk, pepper. This fragrance captures the 60′ and 70’s men’s fragrance trends wonderfully. I know the mind immediately wants to disregard it after seeing the Name of Avon on the bottle. These days if a fragrance is not made by some perfume house that has attributed some form of elegance or nose high in the air snobbery, then it’s considered cheap and not worth purchasing, but sometimes the snobs miss out on something truly magnificent. Black Suede by Avon-I like it for it’s nostalgia and for being able to recapture a time lost that the fragrance world once adored, and for it’s wonderful deliverance of spicy, woody, citrus masculine appeal.
Highroller Highly recommends Black Suede by Avon. Sillage is Heavy, Longevity is long lasting. Very affordable fragrance for the man who wants an inexpensive fragrance without smelling cheap. This is one of Avon’s finest fragrances that they have in their lineup for men and a true Avon classic.
kokan – :
Hmm,the opening of this one is definitely out of the 80s. It opens like a powerhouse, think Ennio Morricone’s ” Ecstacy of Gold” before Metallica walks on stage.
It opens with an oily, leathery note. Warm cinnamon follows, then musk. Or maybe I think of the musk as the leathery note ? Hmm
Eventually, after 2 plus hours, you’re left with something much less offensive: a vanille/cinnamon combo that sits gently on your skin. Pleasant at this time. You’ll keep sniffing your wrist because you just can’t believe how this stuff underwent some form of maturity.
Be patient with this one. It will eventually reward you, but you’ll seem 20 years older than you are while waiting for it to simmer down.
tik_tak_asik – :
Warm and comforting. Relaxing and sexy, in short I could be buried in this fragrance. For me…an underrated desert island frag.
smy710speagoessenda – :
Ok, here goes… I have long avoided any fragrance produced by Avon. I am a younger fragrance enthusiast in my 30s, and always felt Avon fragrances were cheap and old-fashioned. However, I have been experimenting with a number of “old school fragrances”, and have loved them. The key with older fragrances is very light application, lighter than I would normally use with more modern scents. For example with most modern fragrances (although the strength of each varies) my standard application for my skin is a MAX of 3 sprays…
1 chest/upper neck
1 stomach,
.5 sprays on each wrist.
This gives me a subtle aroma bubble for most modern frags.
I may nix “the stomach spray” (bringing it down to 2) for stronger modern frags. But I rarely find a fragrance that needs 4 sprays. At 4 sprays I hate to tell you, but you DO SMELL like “THAT COLOGNE GUY”, at least with my skin. If I have a weaker fragrance, my stomach spray will be on the back off my head instead, for projection. Now with an older fragrance, especially a so-called “powerhouse” fragrances I’ll generally use 1 full spray to the center of my chest, and the scent is perfect all day. This is how I wear Van Cleef and Arpels, Quorum, etc. When I do this it smells amazing. Complex, but not overpowering. Especially, because I normally wear a full suits. But I digress…
I finally decided I would try a few Avon fragrances. I tried Wild Country and hated it. It had that weird Avon smell, that’s cheap and old-fashioned. The epitome of “OLD MAN smell.” It smelled like the chemical they use to scent old “Baby Wipes”. My girl agreed. And then I tried the current iteration of Black Suede Leather. Just boring and linear, and still had this odd Avon vibe I didn’t like, which translates to me as cheap.
Then just recently someone gave me 2 bottles of the original, and new version of Black Suede. I actually prefer the new version the best. Some people will say any time a fragrance is reformulated it’s watered-down. And for fans of the original it may feel that way. However I think in many instances the company is merely tweaking the formulation for a more modern aesthetic that will resonate with a new generation of consumers (as well as the need to eliminate ingredients that may cause allergic reactions…aka Oakmoss) I for one having smelled both back to back prefer the newer. It’s less aggressive and even more subtle and cozy.
And for the record: I DO love Black Suede. Actually, for me this is mildly embarrassing. But it’s a very, very nice scent! It would have to be because for me to go out and buy two more bottles just to have as the safety when I openly admit I hate Avon fragrances is very telling. Now to be clear I’m not a fan of the top they still have that cheap Avon smell like old baby powder. But on my skin, right out of the shower… with the NEW formulation of Black Suede this “opening” only lasts the first five minutes. Once I get into the mid and basenotes it’s fantastic. And on my skin it lasts 6 to 7 hours. I have no idea what the note breakdown would be, it’s not really about breaking down individual notes with Black Suede it’s more the overall feel, or “aura”. And this is the “aura” when lightly applied (3 sprays, as mentioned above as this is not a powerhouse)-
WARM, INVITING, SAFE, SUBTLE. COZY, SEXY – Think curling up in front of a fire on a cold night, with a snifter of cognac (or glass of whiskey), a warm blanket and a good book (or old movie), with your girl at your side. All the while the aroma of some delicious, warm baked goods (cookies perhaps) is wafting through from a nearby oven.
This is definitely a fall/winter scent. It screams autumn in New York. The image of a sharp dressed, casual man, with a scarf and Peacoat, strolling through central park with his girl.
I have no previous associations with this fragrance, as I’m too young to remember it in its heyday, if it ever had one. It’s not modern. But it’s also not dated. It’s unique. And my girl who is in her late 20’s loves it! She’s not a fragrance enthusiast, but this is one she always snuggles up to sniff …when I wear it. Well played Avon, well played.
kokvev999 – :
Not bad. Opens surprisingly soapy and clean, dries to something warm and cuddly. My boyfriend received this as a christmas present, something out of the ordinary of his citrus based scents but it’s nice. No longevity however, little sillage (with three sprays)
friffidopsy – :
I cant vouch for this one. Smell first
To me it smells cheap and powdery
A3PAUJI – :
I cant vouch for this one. Smell first
To me it smells cheap and powdery
Sasha79rus – :
Pleasantly surprized. Opens nicely without an Avon twang. Maybe a classic bergamot vanilla citrus, into ambers. Nice, very nice. It is soft but has alot of holding power. This is quite classic. Many people would like this one. A safe bet.
FriendMax – :
I’m grateful to KJS88 for bringing this fragrance to my notice in the forum. It’s clean smelling, light with a powdery dry down without any unpleasant cheap artefacts. It’s very presentable for work situations and for settings where you want to smell good without wafting powerhouse ‘cologne man’ fumes across a room. I’m very happy with it and it’s going to be in regular use in professional situations when I don’t want to transmit olfactory signals. Highly recommended for others who relate to the situations I’ve described.
Update: I went away and took only this scent with me. I noticed that longevity on my shirt was very good and it reminded me of Old Spice.
Skyline20000 – :
Not much character in this. It has an aroma that smells of baby powder. I hate being a billboard for negative comments, but I simply don’t see much potential in this. Oftentimes when smelling a cologne or perfume you can sense their notes, and specifics. You can create a certain feeling or evoke a memory associated with its aroma. It gives you a set of traits and characteristics, thereby developing a portrait of the fragrance. Your olfactory system produces an image of the smell stimulating it. How intricate and delightful the image depends upon the smell of the perfume.
But when sniffing this one, all I get is a powdery substance that smells past its due date. I don’t receive a pleasant image with this. My dad simply described it as “old”. But it’s not that… It just the lack of personality. No wow factor, and no detectable uniqueness. Plenty of scents out there have been modeled, seemingly, after this one.
Indeed this fragrance is cheap; literally worth a few dollars on EBay. But that’s probably for a reason… Best bet? Save those few dollars, and buy yourself a milkshake. Much more enjoyable.
Overall rating: 2/10
Максим-1996 – :
Maybe this was nice back in the day, but I only have the present formulation to go off of and it’s so bland. Nothing black or suede about it. It’s just sweet, powdery and generic. On the brightside at least it’s better than all of the other Avon men fragrances whose names I can’t even recall.
Ameros – :
On my skin this smells quite powdery with a strange burnt-popcorn vibe if oversprayed, overall effect is very nice, longevity and projection are ok…suitable for a mature man. My rating: 8/10
sandro29 – :
Why do they have the aftershave bottle pictured?
This is the only good thing Avon has done for mens fragrances as far as i’m concerned. And it is awesome! Unlike most their tacky fragrances, this smells so classy, deep and warm.
Иво – :
I found the deodorant and find it very sweet and feminine. I will use this on the days I wear any fragrance that leans towards baby product territory.
Update: When my boyfriend wears this deodorant, I smell Shalimar.
runbeast – :
Don’t let the the age and price of this deter you, this is a well made, no nonsense cologne.
There is a spiciness to this but it is refined, not in your face, I can see a girl snuggling up to her boyfriend who is wearing this.
Perfect for winter/Autumn, I really think this is an inoffensive cologne that most guys will wear at some point.
Good!
uzb960speagoessenda – :
Sweet powdery spice.
If talc powder was made for men it would and should smell like this.
This is a cologne to spray and cuddle with, it is just a perfect comfort scent and every man needs that kind of scent for those kind of situations.
An Avon classic that has earned and deserved its spot.
7 out of 10
Sanich_65 – :
Musk, spice, tonka, and vanilla–what this smells like in sillage is actually a lit incense stick, but without any headshop overtures or smoke, whatsover. This is barbershop stuff. Light, clean, smokeless, barbershop incense.
Black Suede really isn’t bad at all, but at the risk of sounding like one of ‘those people’, it has suffered watering-down and thinning out over the years. It dies down to a barely-there skin scent far quicker than it used to even a few years ago. It was never a sillage monster and it never had powerhouse longevity, but it did once upon a time maintain a respectable presence for most of the day.
I’ll probably still keep buying the body spray and cologne, if just for work use.
Che_Che – :
My favorite Avon (contemporary category ) for Men. This one even prods the frag “snobs” out to take a sniff and admit that it’s not bad at all . Wonderful “foundation” frag for layering. Great for the price. Also makes a good gift !
zver05 – :
Wore this in the 90s. Very powdery crisp woody and fresh. A little sweet as well. Had no idea it was a men’s fragrance until my twenties because my mother always presented it without the box. I liked it well enough. I stopped wearing it at eighteen when my bottle fell and broke in the bathroom of my first ever job. If it smells the same I wouldn’t mind a bottle now
Илья Васильков – :
Sueded leather and slight spice. A nice warm scent, veering towards the masculine side, but can be worn by women with attitude.
cheap soma – :
A staple in my collection , cheap but goodie Avon did well with this one but I do not smell the oak moss any more like a older bottle I had or well new regulations
pyh655intitytek – :
Oh my goodness! This is such a wonderful scent. Warm inviting and just plain good! Avon does men’s fragrances the best!! So perfectly perfect! I gave this to my son and he loves it!!!
Tatsy13317 – :
just got a 10ml bottle of black suede while purchasing another bottle of far away gold. well, it wasn’t as masculine as i thought. it’s a lot more feminine in vibe than charlie blue. upon sniffing by the bottle, it’s very aldehydic strongly reminds me of chanel no. 5. trust me a woman can easily wear it!
astasin – :
I can’t say I agree with the listed notes. I’m smelling an ultra-dry, powdery fougere with a base of oakmoss, orris, tonka, musk, and a wee little-bitty bit of patchouli and labdanum that warms up the fern-accord and pulls it toward an oriental (chypre, to be precise). Lavender, rose, carnation, and soapy-aldehyde heart; bergamot top. I’m smelling the nutmeg now- how intriguing it is here, adding an unexpected bitter counterpoint. I would call this composition an oriental-fougere- but unlike most in this category, this is quite light! And rather than smelling of leather, it seems instead to be trying to emulate the *texture* of suede… and I think it’s done beautifully. Quite unique. Well worth seeking out the vintage which uses raw oakmoss absolute.
kuznec – :
I am not a fan of musky or powdery fragrances and that is exactly what Black Suede is.
It is not a bad scent at all though and decent sillage and longevity makes this a perfectly acceptable fragrance. I wear this at the office during the colder months if I want a change.
This one is for the cold seasons.
Scent : 10/20
Longevity : 6/10
Projection : 6/10
Total : 6/10 … If sweet, musky or powdery is your thing give this a try.
Effedsephepek – :
It’s a bit too powdery for my liking. Very strong and mature fragrance. I’d recommend this for an older guy in colder weather.
Medved grizly – :
Oh wow! they do still make it. A lifetime ago I used to sell avon. In my opinion every fragrance bar one they made was just embarrassing. Black Suede. I was tempted every time I sold a bottle to get one for myself, not because I thought it was feminine but just because it was so arousing to me. *Blushes* A few years later, I met a guy who actually wore it and was in heaven ..for a time with him lol. Very memorable scent, instant emotion evoking smell in a mystifying way when I smell it, even before it had any history with me. This stuff has pull like some huge gravitational field.. and not because it sucks, in my opinion, its the only frag they made so far that doesn’t suck.
Wear it in the heat if u want, that’s when I first smelt it on a guy.. the height of an Australian summer, but be ready for the attention. Heavy hand not needed. Its the kind of scent that will definatley leave memory asosiations and im positive after all these years I will still recognise it instantly.
sergeyfelixfer – :
Mmm…, very powdery. That was my first thought.
Musky and spicy, but still very powdery.
You really can detect the spiciness of nutmeg behind all that musk, but it is still veeery powdery.
I applied it to bed and it was comfortable. It lasted long, very long. I woke up 10 hours later and it was there: intact. And veeery powdery. LOL.
Black suede is a lovely old-school fragrance; manly and gallantly 70’s/80’s fashioned, made for gentlemen – those who know the meaning of chivalry and what is stands for.
xMSIx – :
A spicy, powerhouse take on Pinaud Clubman opening with an amped up Old Spice vibe. Old school, unironic masculinity in a bottle and, needless to say, very good value for money.
xxx_51 – :
I find some similarity between this and Estee Lauder’s Knowing. Black Suede may be slightly sweeter, but both have that gorgeous earthy quality. I like it.
lisijs – :
My all time favourite cologne. I’ve been wearing it since 1981 and can’t tire of it. There is simply nothing like it in the world of men’s perfumes. It is immediately recognizable, sweet but woody, oriental yet fresh, powdery but masculine…in fact fairly hard to define. Its sillage is excellent. Sprayed on a scarf, it lasts for days and days. To sum up : I love Black Suede and will go on loving it till Avon decides to discontinue it. Though I hope they never will…
slamat – :
In a Friday night alcohol induced ebay search I came across someone selling Avon aftershaves. Avon?!!,,,,I ask you….How many beers had I drunk? Anyway after web jumping from ebay to review sites and reading the different reviews I chose Black suede. There seemed to be a majority vote and thumbs up to what appeared to be a soapy sexy fragrance that appealed to the ladies. Those three words..soapy….sexy….ladies…that clinched the deal and paypal was activated. The next morning was spent dealing with a hangover and coming to terms with the stark reality that I had bought an Avon fragrance. What had I become? As a fragrance snob with a cabinet full of Dior, penhaligon and floris products to name but a few I was expecting a fragrance to make me literally cut out the middle man and toss it straight in the bin unopened when it arrived and put the whole sorry purchase down to experience and cut down on drinking….well drinking whilst viewing ebay as a start!
Anyway when the package arrived…..curiosity got the better of me and I scurried off out of the site of my flat mates…..(perish the thought they would find out that I had had a secret visit from the Avon lady)
Well what can I say. Yes the bottle is a little cheap looking and yes it is Avon…but the juice inside is simply wonderful. My beer goggles had actually come up trumps. The fragrance smells expensive, elegant and woody with a baby powder dry down that makes you feel fresh and clean if not a little extravagant. The other morning I put on a crisp White Hackett shirt and blue jeans and gave the old black suede it’s outdoors debut and travelled down into town feeling like George Clooney’s better looking younger Brother. Even on my first port of call at the coffee shop a lady behind me in the queue tapped me on the shoulder and said I smelt nice. Bingo!! Ok she might have been a pensioner but all compliments are gratefully excepted. Anyway this fragrance was a complete surprise and all credit goes to Avon for a brilliant aftershave that smells like a top of the range cologne for what is literally buttons. Highly recommended.
dolh1 – :
Black Suede- I first Bought this Fragrance over 7 Years ago, was almost one of my first fragrances I bought to use strictly for work.
I have to defend this fragrance by saying that though I don’t have this Cologne anymore I actually miss it… Yes I am admitting it, this Powdery, velvet like aroma of woods, amber, musk and spices is addictive.
When I owned it (I had about 3 bottles of this juice) I used it everyday to work and sometimes on cold winter days while going to visit friends and never did I hear someone say I smelt, Old, Musty or terrible.
In fact it garnered a lot of compliments and many of my female co-workers who smelt if off me ordered it for their partners, and the main thing I always heard is that it smells really kind, gentle and the type of fragrance to cuddle with.
This may not be a top designer fragrance, nor a Niche line product, but Avon has some Amazing fragrances that they sell, and some not so good, but I feel a lot of people Moan about these Frags as it is cheaply priced.
But I have smelt some niche perfumes, and even designer colognes and some Cheap colognes can give them a run for their money, it may not have a Top Brand Label and cost an hefty price tag but their scents are nothing short of quality and sense.
Black Suede is one such scent, It may not exactly be the Messiah of the fragrance world, but its worthy of being in a Guys wardrobe, and when the Ladies seem to really gravitate towards you when using this then that’s gotta mean something.
Black Suede lasts 7 to 8 hours on me, and it really projects well so 5 sprays of this Powdered spice amber juice on a Cold Day or night and you will be set, get warm, fuzzy and cuddle with Your baby coz black suede is enough to make her not let go.
8 out of 10.
I am actually contemplating buying another bottle, maybe 2 just to spray and relax in its spicy, powder cloud.
stasayn – :
Ummmm, synthetic. Initial spray is a powder mixed with something else like a liquor or something like that. Don’t like it.
marik325 – :
Meh. A starter fragrance for a teen, perhaps. Nice but not very interesting. Sort of the olfactory equivalent of a mid 1970’s Paul McCartney song. I wouldn’t want to smell this on myself all day any more than I’d want to hear “Let ’em in” over and over again.
Avon’s knocking at the door/Avon’s ringing the bell…
My wife likes it.
dimonmtb – :
A pretty good air freshener for your car. Given that you drive something like myself, a 10 year old banged up Corsa. If it was made out of better ingredients then I’d be happy to wear it myself.
altai-dron – :
This was one of my Dad’s scents. Mind you, he was born in ’29. I like it, most likely because it brings back memories, but I used to wear it occasionally.
slomakc2010 – :
I like it. It’s very sexy. It’s my favorite Avon fragrance for men.
ZIKIOP – :
I have no idea how Avon product can be different from one country to another.
i live in Mexico , but near the border with the US , so for me is easy to order from the mexican and the us avon catalogs.. i remember buying the american set of this fragance a long time ago , and the cologne was so strong , and yes very very powdery , so powdery that it turned sour on my skin.
i ended up giving it away..
but then i ordered a cologne from the mexican catalog , and the cologne was tamer , smother , less longevity , but still was less in your face than the american version…
anyway , i like it , but i will continue buying the mexican one , cuz is less loud than the american version..
zmeyblack – :
I recently acquired a bottle from the 80s and did a dab sampling. It’s highly blended so detecting notes clearly isn’t easy. It’s not that musky, a little sweet, and a little powdery. There is a clear animalic element and those seeking a milder Kouros could give this a try. If there is any suede it is the underlying texture. I don’t get any strong wood but there seems to be a bit of spice and citrus. It’s pleasant and natural smelling if you don’t mind its overall “old school” quality. I have never tried a bottle from recent years so for all I know it is different.
UPDATE: Regular wearing today. What strikes me now is how spicy it is, but I’m not getting much if any leather (though at first I thought I detected some, so it may be only in the top notes). It’s a little sweet/vanillic and a little powdery, with a hint of something animalic. Otherwise the spices are the star of this show. Clearly it’s more for cooler weather and not one that is likely to please the youngsters. However, it nicely balanced and has no “rough edges.” Nor is it like the super musky “drug store colognes” of the old days. If you hate the usual strong lavender in “men’s” scents you don’t have to worry because that’s absent here. I don’t see why a woman who likes the notes here would consider it too “masculine,” other than mild woodiness. I could imagine a niche company marketing this as unisex; it’s rather simple but natural smelling.
sasdew – :
I find it very easy to tolerate Black Suede in autumn and winter. This could be unisex. The very first notes reminded of woodsy Canon which I’d bought my husband in the 70’s. Black Suede is spicy and musky to me. And then, oakmoss. I love oakmoss creations. This is one cologne I’ll snuggle up to on my hubby’s neck.
Lesa – :
Bought it for my husband and was disappointed….it smelled like someone lit an incense stick right under my nose. was expecting much out of this one.
EVGEN_UA – :
This reminds me of an old castle (in a good way), it’s perfect to wear at a night walk in a park. Good job AVON.
dushin – :
Black Suede is a take on the Zizanie/Dunhill For Men (1934) type of old style men’s cologne, but is actually better than either of them. It’s a warm, spicy and very powdery oriental that balances everything perfectly. When I wear this, I feel complete, and totally “put together”. This sense of perfect balance is why BS is better than either Zizanie or the Dunhill, even though I do enjoy those two old wardogs.
This is VERY old-school, so if this isn’t your style, beware! It starts off very spicy and powdery, with a lot of nutmeg, clove and the smell of talc. It dries down beautifully to a perfect amber, powder and musk base. It really is a perfect fragrance, IF you like that old guard style. I do, and I love Black Suede.
MY RATING: 9/10
kld68 – :
Me gusta usarlo despues de un buen baño, es un olor limpio. Lo comparo con Zizanie. Great
07y44u10 – :
Pretty typical “masculine” cologne; smells like something somebody’s grandfather used to wear. I (a young-ish woman) usually receive compliments when I wear it. I’ll probably use it until it runs out, but I have no interest in getting another bottle (the one I currently have was a gift).
Тоха 21 – :
The only masculine perfume I ever wore: tart and warm. I liked it in combination with feminine clothes.
Very good!
zolet – :
I’m probably not objective about this as it brings back lots of childhood memories.
This is masculine, but not in a hit you in the face and growl sort of way. It’s also quite old school but not in an overpowering musky way. It is quite linear, simple and powdery. Not particularly sophisticated.
BUT it smells really clean, warm and gently spiced.
If Johnsons’ made “Baby Powder for Men” I think it would smell like this. Homely, comforting and cuddly/snuggly (as many below have said). My girlfriend says it smells like one of her bath oils (in a good way).
It projects well (9+ hours) and has good longevity (easily 15+hours and can still just about smell it the next day).
For the price I think this is great, but my opinion is certainly coloured by some fond memories.
sanich83 – :
esta fue mi primera fragancia, hase unos 15 años q la use, tan suave t cremoso olor, me encantaba en esos momentos, pero no para usarla ahora.
yuliya.koval – :
Just got a sample of this and was dying to try it…it doesn’t disappoint! It is warm and woody, slightly green with a slightly musky, powdery finish. I would definately love to wear this myself…it’s not one of those overwhelmingly in your face masculine scents…just one of those that one sniff is never enough, you want to smell it more and more! It smells clean, innoffensive, warm and comforting…something you can squirt on before going to bed and it won’t assault your nostrils or give you a headache…just lull you gently to sleep!
This is not a testosterone fuelled MAN fragrance…it’s more the man that is comfortable with himself, knows his attractiveness and doesn’t need to shout about it!
And the Avon price is just a total bonus……
jig881bedyWelty – :
J’adoooore !!!!
La première fois que je l’ai mis mon mari m’as dit : il est sublime ton nouveau parfum…. Oops !!! C’était un parfum pour homme…
JuttaMcwet47 – :
Smells like old cologne my Grand dad use to have (and which he hardly used, the bottle hung around for years). It smells ok but too old skool and too musky for me. 5/10
зу_бр – :
Well I love It also for women! It’s not so stong and I feel It very powdry and musky…I also feel the leather but…there is none inside…Sillage is very good.
Danehaxrqopgu – :
I finally got an EDT of this fragrance from overseas. It is a really smooth blend, which exudes old school charm. Yes, it has a powdery feel to it, but so what?
I would choose it anyday over a modern generic citussy fragrance.
What comes across clearly in the EDT is a floral aspect, which is not shown in the notes. I smell the same aspect in Halston 1-12 and it is reminiscent of jasmine. The leatheriness is accompanied by a soapy accord which is similar to Cussons Imperial Leather (soap).
Bigstocks – :
I can be a fragrance snob at times I will admit it and I don’t see much good in Avon scents.
Yet I have to say that Black Suede is a well done classic by them. The blend of oakmoss and musk against suede/leather give it that rich powdery feel. It never announces it self but stays close to the skin. This scent could easly be worn by a woman.
max.dead – :
Too powdery for me…it’s a no no
Lex_men – :
Non. Nyet. No. Don’t do it! You have been warned! Powdery mess! I would sooner DRINK a bottle of Avon Mesmerize.
ADDITION: Okay, so what it smells like…some of you might really like this. It smells very similar to Royal Copenhagen cologne, that tangy musk, with a distinct synthetic suede/leather note added. The powdery muskiness is totally overwhelming to my nose, but eventually, after many hours, this dries down to a nice sweet musky leather base. It has that barbershop quality to it with a little added kick of suede. To me, this is undesirable, but if you like Royal Copenhagen, then you might like this as well. The synthetic suede note is nice also…I just wish it wasn’t buried in all that powder.
almazch85 – :
This EDT is powerful. Entry notes with citrus and spices, leather, middle notes of leather mixed with oakmoss, base notes of leather mixed with cloves.
It’s a classic and powerful aroma, really distinctive smell of leather, not because it is classified as a oriental, is really a pure leather. An aroma that only looks good on a 45 and older, is too mature for young men. Is present and gives neatness, however, not meant for something more than everyday use. For those who like the smell of pure leather, this is the choice. Good length on the skin.
yuraha1991 – :
I second missk by saying that Black Suede could easily be a unisex fragrance. It was a gift to my father back in the early 90s. He didn’t like wearing it first and complained a couple of times whenever he wore it but later he started to like it.
I also liked wearing it and this has been my habit since childhood that I liked wearing colognes and perfumes from my father’s fragrance wardrobe.
I remember BS as a spicy fragrance with the prominent notes of nutmeg accompnaied by the hint of cloves, musk and woodsy notes. The bottle wasn’t so impressive though and looked like a cheap fragrance bottle but we must never judge a book by its cover. I would still like to have it in my perfume wardrobe as I really like its spiciness.
dok632 – :
HIDEOUS! That is the best word I can use to describe Black Suede, My best friend loves it & says it works on him. I can not stand it from top to bottom!
SnYp1k – :
Any man who loves to run the risk of walking on the elusive line between masculine and feminine should definitely adopt Avon Black Suede! I wear it since its appearance 30 years ago. This smooth, tender, almost ‘velvety