F by Ferragamo Black
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2020 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Unique Wood
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Don't let the name fool you, this is far from unique. It's a blatant Sauvage dupe, but if you're into that peppery, masculine vibe for less (or want a 'woodier' take), then crack on. Be warned: it's not for everyone, reviewers say there's something in the dry-down that might make you gag.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 3% |
| Floral | 7% | 16% |
| Fruity | 9% | 1% |
| Green | 11% | 13% |
| Sweet | 21% | 20% |
| Warm | 33% | 34% |
| Woody | 4% | 9% |
| Earthy | 8% | 5% |
| Animalic | 2% | 1% |
| Fresh | 19% | 18% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh spicy and aromatic profile lends itself well to casual wear and even sport. While a good choice for dates due to its sensual amber drydown, its strong sillage and pepper notes make it a bit much for a formal setting or an enclosed office space.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Amber accords and Lavender, Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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