Autograph Black Suede Eau de Parfum vs Z14 Eau de Parfum

Autograph Black Suede

Edp	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2025	Year	1974
££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Autograph Black Suede Eau de Parfum

Crisp juniper and lemon meet a soft suede-and-cedar base for a polished masculine that lands somewhere between Gucci Guilty and Louis Vuitton Oraj. Confident office-to-evening wear at M&S budget.

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Our Verdict - Z14 Eau de Parfum

Divisive and classic, Halston Z14 stirs strong opinions but for its fans, it's a timeless, masculine hit. Forget the price tag, this is a bold, nostalgic trip that still holds its own, despite reformulation drama and comparisons to pricier rivals.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	11%
Floral	8%	10%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	8%	16%
Sweet	12%	14%
Warm	15%	16%
Woody	27%	19%
Earthy	15%	17%
Animalic	14%	11%
Fresh	20%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 45% vs 21%

Only in Autograph Black Suede Eau de Parfum

Juniper 55%

Only in Z14 Eau de Parfum

Cypress 23% Bergamot 17% Green 14% Basil 13% Gardenia 11%

Only in Autograph Black Suede Eau de Parfum

Labdanum 41% Orange Blossom 31% Nutmeg 28%

Only in Z14 Eau de Parfum

Cinnamon 22% Vetiver 15% Cedar 14% Patchouli 13% Coriander 13% Geranium 12% Jasmine 11%

Only in Autograph Black Suede Eau de Parfum

Suede 42% Cedar 31% Patchouli 27%

Only in Z14 Eau de Parfum

Leather 23% Oakmoss 22% Benzoin 14% Musk 14% Amber 14% Tonka Bean 13%

Accords

Autograph Black Suede Eau de Parfum Z14 Eau de Parfum

55%

Aromatic

100%

95%

Woody

96%

85%

Leather

56%

70%

Citrus

75%

Fresh Spicy

70%

45%

Warm Spicy

68%

Earthy

61%

Cinnamon

61%

60%

Spicy

Green

57%

Mossy

56%

40%

Amber

30%

Floral

Aromatic shared

55%

100%

Woody shared

95%

96%

Leather shared

85%

56%

Citrus shared

70%

75%

Fresh Spicy

70%

Warm Spicy shared

45%

68%

Earthy

61%

Cinnamon

61%

Spicy

60%

Green

57%

Mossy

56%

Amber

40%

Floral

30%

Performance

Autograph Black Suede Eau de Parfum Z14 Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Autograph Black Suede Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Suede, cedar, and patchouli give a warm woody backbone that wears best in fall and winter. The juniper-lemon opening keeps it bright enough for spring and milder summer days. Heat dulls the leather aspect.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Mid-range projection and a balanced citrus-woody-leather composition fit office days that carry into evening dates. Polished enough for formal wear, too quiet and warm for sport, and reasonably versatile for casual days.

Z14 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its strong projection and classic, heavy accords like leather and cypress make it less ideal for office wear. However, its warming spice and aromatic character lend themselves well to casual and cooler weather settings, and its masculine sophistication can work for dates and some formal events.