Black Suede vs Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Black Suede by Avon is a budget-friendly drugstore fragrance with a dedicated but niche following. While praised for longevity and affordability, it's most notable for being a signature scent that people strongly associate with specific individuals rather than a fragrance universally celebrated in the community.

Shalimar is celebrated by the r/fragrance community as a landmark fragrance that deserves recognition despite its age, praised for its sensual character and impressive performance. The community appreciates it as a historic female-marketed perfume that breaks the mold of contemporary fragrances, with strong longevity and a beautiful evolution throughout wear.