Fragrance comparison

Black vs Azzurro

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Black

Superdry

2.9062 votes

Rank #21,750 LeatherLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Azzurro

Stella Dustin

4.3312 votes

Rank #45,833 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzurro takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Black2/5

Azzurro3/5

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

BlackSuperdry

AzzurroStella Dustin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

Category winnerAzzurroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

4%Love

48%Like

20%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAzzurro

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAzzurroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

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

Fruity NotesLime

Heart

LavenderNutmegCorianderThymeJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodIncenseResinsoak moss

Top

GrapefruitCorianderLimePink PepperBergamotMintAldehydesGreen Leaves

Heart

GingerJasmineMelonNutmeg

Base

IncenseCedarSandalwoodPatchouliAmberResinAmberwoodLabdanum

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night88

Spring93

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men88

Unisex6

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#45,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Black or Azzurro?

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

Which lasts longer, Black or Azzurro?

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

Which projects more, Black or Azzurro?

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

Do Black and Azzurro smell similar?

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

Is Black or Azzurro better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black and Azzurro?

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. 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.