Avon Black Suede: released in 1980, musky, amber and powdery, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Avon Black Suede dupe we found is Coty Stetson — 85% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Avon Black Suede dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Avon Black Suede | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coty Stetson | 85% | about $20 (−20%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Royal Copenhagen | 80% | about $15 (−40%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Stetson Original | 78% | about $20 (−20%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Brocard Prince Noir | 78% | about $10 (−60%) | 7h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Royal Copenhagen 1775 Classic For Men | 75% | about $15 (−40%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar classic, powdery, and woody character to Black Suede, offering a familiar vintage-inspired masculine profile.
It shares its powdery, amber and woody accords with Avon Black Suede, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 706 community ratings.
Evokes the same traditional, aromatic, and slightly animalic vibe found in Black Suede, leaning into a classic barbershop aesthetic.
It shares its powdery, woody and warm spicy accords with Avon Black Suede, opens on Aldehydes, Green Notes and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 298 community ratings.
Offers a similar warm, spicy, and slightly mossy experience that aligns well with the classic masculine appeal of Black Suede.
It shares its amber, woody and musky accords with Avon Black Suede, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 140 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that captures a similar woody and spicy essence, reminiscent of the warm, masculine structure of Black Suede.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and animalic accords with Avon Black Suede, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 6 community ratings.
Provides a clean, woody, and aromatic profile that sits in the same family as Black Suede, focusing on a timeless masculine scent.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and musky accords with Avon Black Suede, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 35 community ratings.
Brocard Prince Noir, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Avon Black Suede.
Brocard Prince Noir, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Avon Black Suede.
Coty Stetson, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Coty Stetson saves you about $5 a year against Avon Black Suede. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Brocard Prince Noir comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Avon Black Suede notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.