Fragrance comparison

Esoteric vs F7

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

Esoteric

Parfums Vintage

3.333 votes

Rank #24,781 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Toskovat'

3.7885 votes

Rank #9,794 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

F7 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Esoteric
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.
F7
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Esoteric0/4

F74/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: F7
Sillage & projection: F7
Value for money: F7
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: F7

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EsotericParfums Vintage

F7Toskovat'

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

3.78/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

55%Love

21%Like

18%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityF7

SillageF7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value43

Category winnerF7Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MaceBergamotLavenderRosemaryTarragonLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

Balsam FirGreen NotesGeraniumCarnationJasmineRoseCyclamen

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmberTonka BeanCedarMusk

Top

PassionfruitAppleBergamotLimeGuavaSichuan PepperCloveQuince

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCarnationHinoki WoodNectarineCedarTonka BeanBrazilian Rosewood

Base

OakmossDriftwoodBalsam FirAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Balsam Fir and Geranium. Durations are only published for Esoteric, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall92

Winter40

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#9,794

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerF7Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esoteric by Parfums Vintage presents an intricate aromatic profile constructed around traditional green and herbal elements. The composition opens with an energetic splash of lemon and bergamot, shaded by culinary herbal accents of rosemary, tarragon, and lavender alongside the dry heat of mace. As the bright start re…

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F7 by Toskovat' is an aromatic fougere that blends bright passionfruit and apple with a grounding base of oakmoss and balsam fir. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent provides a versatile experience that transitions well from daytime office wear to relaxed evening settings in temperate weather. It balances modern fruit…

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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, Esoteric or F7?

F7 takes 4 of 4 categories. Esoteric is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; F7 is rated 3.78/5 from 85 votes. Choose Esoteric for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose F7 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esoteric or F7?

F7 lasts longest (F7 83/100, Esoteric 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esoteric or F7?

F7 projects furthest (F7 72/100, Esoteric 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esoteric and F7 smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Balsam Fir and Geranium.

Is Esoteric or F7 better for summer or winter?

Esoteric suits evening wear; F7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esoteric and F7?

Esoteric has top notes of Mace, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Green Notes, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. F7 has top notes of Passionfruit, Apple, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Carnation and Hinoki Wood, a base of Oakmoss, Driftwood, Balsam Fir and Ambergris.