Asad Zanzibar
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2009 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
F by Ferragamo Black
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a minefield. While some rave about its unique tropical iris and vanilla blend, others are absolutely repulsed, picking up notes of sour milk and worse. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it, let it macerate, and then decide if it's treasure or trash.
This one's a mixed bag, to be fair. Widely available and affordable, it's either a versatile, clean-spicy winner or a powder bomb that'll have you smelling like baby wipes. There's no middle ground with F Black.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 3% |
| Floral | 14% | 7% |
| Fruity | 2% | 9% |
| Green | 5% | 11% |
| Sweet | 26% | 21% |
| Warm | 23% | 33% |
| Woody | 4% | 4% |
| Earthy | 11% | 8% |
| Animalic | 2% | 2% |
| Fresh | 23% | 19% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and unique mix of sweet, salty, and powdery notes make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key. It truly shines in casual or date scenarios, particularly during warmer evenings or on holiday, where its tropical and inviting character can be appreciated.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and clean, slightly spicy accords make it suitable for office wear, especially during cooler months. The warm, inviting dry-down lends itself well to date nights, but some caution is needed as some find it too powdery for formal settings. It's too heavy for sports or hot weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Lavender, Amber accords and Lavender, Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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