Fragrance comparison

Silver Black vs F7

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,040 ratings analysed

Silver Black

Azzaro

3.73955 votes

Rank #2,253 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Toskovat'

3.7885 votes

Rank #9,995 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

F7 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Silver Black
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
F7
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Silver Black3/7

F74/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver BlackAzzaro

F7Toskovat'

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 955 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerSilver BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

857 votes

55%Love

21%Like

18%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerF7Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityF7

SillageF7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value43

Category winnerSilver BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match53%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

AppleLimeAniseBergamot

Heart

JuniperCorianderCardamom

Base

PatchouliWhite MuskVetiverSandalwood

Top

PassionfruitAppleBergamotLimeGuavaSichuan PepperCloveQuince

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCarnationHinoki WoodNectarineCedarTonka BeanBrazilian Rosewood

Base

OakmossDriftwoodBalsam FirAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesApple, Lime, Bergamot and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall92

Winter40

Day100

Night91

Category winnerF7Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,253

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews129

Overall rank#9,995

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSilver BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Black by Azzaro is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that blends crisp apple and lime with deep patchouli. Launched in 2005, this scent offers a masculine, barbershop-inspired profile that feels right at home in cool autumn air or during evening wear. It provides a sharp, clean character that persists well on …

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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, Silver Black or F7?

F7 takes 4 of 7 categories. Silver Black is rated 3.73/5 from 955 votes; F7 is rated 3.78/5 from 85 votes. Choose Silver Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose F7 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver Black or F7?

F7 lasts longest (F7 83/100, Silver Black 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Black or F7?

F7 projects furthest (F7 72/100, Silver Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Black and F7 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Lime, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Silver Black or F7 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Silver Black and F7?

Silver Black has top notes of Apple, Lime, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, White Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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.