Black Suede Intense
Avon (2018)

As the original Black Suede occupies such a special place in my heart, I’m tempted tongue-in-cheek to call Black Suede Intense a “rusty floral.” But what it is really is a spicy amber. While for me this doesn’t reach the heights of the original, for $10 it’s still quite good, with excellent longevity and very respectable sillage. Overall, it’s a rather linear fragrance, which isn’t surprising given its price tag. It reminds me of a less dry Clubman Special Reserve and a less boozy and complex Dirty English. Perhaps best in cooler weather, this is a solid, masculine incense-y fragrance that won’t break the bank. Fun, peppery, and worth a try. Moderate thumbs up.