SUEDEXCESS

Suedexcess is the extrait de parfum created by Sofia Bardelli for Devertere, launched in 2025: a unisex woody leather fragrance that blends classic elegance with a rebellious edge, with bergamot, artemisia and saffron in the opening, birch tar and iris at the heart, suede, leather, oud and guaiac wood in the base.

The Fragrance

Suedexcess plays on a deliberate contrast: British tuxedo elegance and leather-jacket rebellion, two opposing registers held together in the same composition. It's not an aggressive leather scent — the suede base is softer and more enveloping than classic leather, with a fawn-brown pigment the brand itself describes as "indecipherable between amber and green".

The opening is spiced and green, with bergamot, artemisia, cardamom and saffron; the heart brings in birch tar, tonka bean, labdanum and iris; the base closes on sandalwood, leather, oud, suede and guaiac wood.

How It Wears on Skin

The spiced-green opening soon gives way to birch tar, bringing a very recognisable, smoky-earthy character. We've tested it extensively in the boutique, and it's one of the strongest performers in the Devertere line: powerful projection from the first hours and staying power that lasts through most of the day, with the woody-leather facet remaining the protagonist right through to the dry-down. Anyone looking for an extrait that genuinely feels like one will find a full confirmation here.

Who We Recommend Suedexcess For

Suited to anyone looking for a woody leather scent that isn't predictable: those who love classic elegance but want a more rebellious touch, thanks to the birch tar and suede. Despite the brand's stated unisex positioning, some perceive it as slightly more feminine-leaning — worth trying before deciding, as with any fragrance of character.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Take

Suedexcess is one of the Devertere fragrances that splits opinion most in our boutique — and that's not a flaw, it's a sign of a fragrance that doesn't leave anyone indifferent. The birch tar at the heart is its real signature: few other leathers in our catalogue have that smoky nuance so well integrated with the sweetness of tonka bean, and its strength surprised us from the very first test.

Similar Fragrances

Same suede, saffron, iris and oud: Urban Oud by Habibi NY

Same guaiac wood and leather, in a simpler version: Red Colorado by Micallef

Same leather and tonka bean, in a sweeter, more vanilla-forward key: Cuorio by Jupilò

FAQ

Is Suedexcess more suited to men or women?
The brand presents it as unisex, but some people perceive it as slightly more feminine-leaning: we recommend trying it before deciding, as with any fragrance of character.

What is the "birch tar" note in the heart?
It's a smoky, earthy raw material used to add depth and an almost "tanned leather" touch — it's the note that sets Suedexcess apart from other classic leathers.

What size is Suedexcess available in on your store?
Suedexcess is available as a 75 ml extrait de parfum.

Product Information

Brand: Devertere
Name: Suedexcess
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Size: 75 ml
Olfactory family: Woody Leather
Perfumer: Sofia Bardelli
Launch year: 2025
Made in: Italy