Fragrance comparison

Azzurro vs Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Azzurro

Stella Dustin

4.3312 votes

Rank #45,833 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Black

Superdry

2.9062 votes

Rank #21,820 LeatherLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzurro takes 3 of 5 categories.

Azzurro
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black
Choose it for a leather and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Azzurro3/5

Black2/5

Ratings & consensus: Azzurro
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azzurro
Sillage & projection: Black
Value for money: Azzurro
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AzzurroStella Dustin

BlackSuperdry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

2.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

Category winnerAzzurroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

4%Love

48%Like

20%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityAzzurro

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAzzurroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

leather100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitCorianderLimePink PepperBergamotMintAldehydesGreen Leaves

Heart

GingerJasmineMelonNutmeg

Base

IncenseCedarSandalwoodPatchouliAmberResinAmberwoodLabdanum

Top

Fruity NotesLime

Heart

LavenderNutmegCorianderThymeJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodIncenseResinsoak moss

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lime, Jasmine and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night29

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex6

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azzurro by Stella Dustin opens with an energizing splash of tart grapefruit, crushed mint, and zesty lime, immediately delivering a clean, shower-fresh feeling. As the bright citrus settles, a cool heart of crisp melon and fresh ginger warms up with spicy nutmeg and light jasmine. The dry-down leans into a sturdy base…

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Black by Superdry is an aromatic Oriental fragrance that balances sharp lime against a leathery, resinous base. Launched in 2011, it is designed for the modern man who prefers a subtle, clean presence at the office. This scent avoids overpowering projections, settling into an intimate, professional skin aroma that sui…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Azzurro or Black?

Azzurro takes 3 of 5 categories. Azzurro is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Black is rated 2.90/5 from 62 votes. Choose Azzurro for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black for a leather and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzurro or Black?

Azzurro lasts longest (Azzurro 63/100, Black 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzurro or Black?

Projection is very close: Black 53/100, Azzurro 52/100 for sillage.

Do Azzurro and Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and smoky accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lime, Jasmine and Nutmeg.

Is Azzurro or Black better for summer or winter?

Azzurro suits daytime wear; Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzurro and Black?

Azzurro has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander, Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine, Melon and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Black has top notes of Fruity Notes and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Thyme, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Incense and Resins.