F by Ferragamo Black
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2007 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
F by Ferragamo
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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.
F by Ferragamo is a divisive one. Fans praise its unique, modern take on a fresh spicy scent, but others find it generic, synthetic, and lacking character. Older batches are revered, but current formulations are reportedly weaker and less complex.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 1% |
| Floral | 7% | 6% |
| Fruity | 9% | 11% |
| Green | 11% | 10% |
| Sweet | 21% | 11% |
| Warm | 33% | 39% |
| Woody | 4% | 7% |
| Earthy | 8% | 13% |
| Animalic | 2% | 13% |
| Fresh | 19% | 18% |
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Accords
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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile, combined with generally moderate projection, makes it an excellent choice for the office, where it's unlikely to offend. While not a beast, its pleasant character and subtle masculine edge also make it suitable for casual wear and dates, though some find it a bit too light for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Lavender, Amber accords and Lavender, Apple notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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