Salvatore Ferragamo 2009 EDT

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F by Ferragamo Black

by Olivier Polge

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Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Olivier Polge. F by Ferragamo Black opens with Lavender and Apple, settles into a heart of Pepper and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Salvatore Ferragamo's F by Ferragamo Black carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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F by Ferragamo Black Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender62%
Apple38%
Heartas listed
Pepper62%
Coriander38%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean62%
Labdanum38%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

F Black opens with a brisk, slightly tart apple note blended with a clean burst of lavender. This quickly gives way to a vibrant heart of black pepper and a hint of earthy coriander, adding a sophisticated edge. The dry-down is smooth and lingering, with warm tonka bean providing a creamy, sweet powderiness, backed by the subtle, resinous depth of labdanum. It's a modern aromatic-spicy blend that walks the line between freshness and warmth.

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