Fragrance comparison

F7 vs Ume

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

6 wins

Toskovat'

3.7885 votes

Rank #8,938 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Ume

Euphorium Brooklyn

3.2232 votes

Rank #53,039 FruityFresh

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.
Ume
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

F76/7

Ume1/7

Ratings & consensus: F7
Community sentiment: F7
Longevity: F7
Sillage & projection: F7
Value for money: Ume
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'

UmeEuphorium Brooklyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

3.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

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

22%Love

16%Like

25%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerF7Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityF7

SillageF7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value50

Category winnerUmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

woody84%

floral77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and fresh

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumPlum BlossomApricotGreen TeaAnise

Heart2-4 hrs

YuzuHinoki WoodOakmossIncenseCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

SnowEarthy Notes

InformationalShared notesHinoki Wood, Cedar and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Ume, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall92

Winter40

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer57

Fall57

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Category winnerF7Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,938

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#53,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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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 Ume?

F7 takes 6 of 7 categories. F7 is rated 3.78/5 from 85 votes; Ume is rated 3.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose F7 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ume for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, F7 or Ume?

F7 lasts longest (F7 83/100, Ume 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, F7 or Ume?

F7 projects furthest (F7 72/100, Ume 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do F7 and Ume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Hinoki Wood, Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is F7 or Ume better for summer or winter?

For summer, F7 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ume is the stronger pick. F7 suits daytime wear; Ume suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in F7 and Ume?

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. Ume has top notes of Plum, Plum Blossom, Apricot and Green Tea, heart notes of Yuzu, Hinoki Wood, Oakmoss and Incense, a base of Snow and Earthy Notes.