Fragrance comparison

F7 vs Perle Rare Black Edition

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

6 wins

Toskovat'

3.7885 votes

Rank #9,020 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Perle Rare Black Edition

Panouge

3.7457 votes

Rank #17,709 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

F7 takes 6 of 7 categories.

F7
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perle Rare Black Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

F76/7

Perle Rare Black Edition1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

F7Toskovat'

Perle Rare Black EditionPanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 35%

Category winnerF7Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

21%Like

18%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

26%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerF7Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityF7

SillageF7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitAppleBergamotLimeGuavaSichuan PepperCloveQuince

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCarnationHinoki WoodNectarineCedarTonka BeanBrazilian Rosewood

Base

OakmossDriftwoodBalsam FirAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMusk

Top20-30 mins

AppleLimeBasilBay Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Juniper BerriesLavenderSea Notes

Base5-7 hrs

AmberTonka BeanOakmossGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesApple, Lime, Lavender and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Perle Rare Black Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall92

Winter40

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer72

Fall84

Winter12

Day100

Night68

Category winnerF7Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,020

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#17,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerF7Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Perle Rare Black Edition by Panouge delivers a crisp aromatic profile anchored by tart green apple, zesty lime, and crushed bay leaf. A brisk splash of sea notes and clean lavender fills the heart, keeping the blend energetic and noticeably fresh. As the fragrance settles, dry guaiac wood and earthy oakmoss emerge alo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, F7 or Perle Rare Black Edition?

F7 takes 6 of 7 categories. F7 is rated 3.78/5 from 85 votes; Perle Rare Black Edition is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes. Choose F7 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perle Rare Black Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, F7 or Perle Rare Black Edition?

F7 lasts longest (F7 83/100, Perle Rare Black Edition 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, F7 or Perle Rare Black Edition?

F7 projects furthest (F7 72/100, Perle Rare Black Edition 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do F7 and Perle Rare Black Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Lime, Lavender and Tonka Bean.

Is F7 or Perle Rare Black Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, F7 is the stronger pick. For winter, F7 is the stronger pick. F7 suits daytime wear; Perle Rare Black Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in F7 and Perle Rare Black Edition?

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. Perle Rare Black Edition has top notes of Apple, Lime, Basil and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender and Sea Notes, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood.