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    Black Oud vs. Black Afgano

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    Black Afgano rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Oud vs. Black Afgano
    Black OudBlack Afgano
    Concentration—Extrait
    Launched20122009
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Alessandro Gualtieri
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Oud

    Amber
    Woody
    Oud
    Smoky
    Musky
    Animalic
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery

    Black Afgano

    Amber
    Smoky
    Woody
    Cannabis
    Oud
    Balsamic
    Green
    Tobacco

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    IncenseCuminNutmeg
    Hempgreen notesdavanasaffronthyme
    Heart
    OudLabdanum
    woodsy notestobaccocoffeecinnamonvioletraspberry
    Base
    CivetCastoreumAmberSandalwoodCedarVanilla
    agarwood (oud)incenseamberanimal notesguaiac woodmusktonka beancedargurjan balsamambroxanvanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Oud vs. Black Afgano
    Black OudBlack Afgano
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The animalic base isn't a party trick. Civet, castoreum, real oud, materials that cost serious money and require serious restraint to use well. Finding all three together at this price point is.Black Oud
    This is not a polite fragrance. Black Afgano opens harsh, almost aggressive with its hemp and green notes, then slowly reveals its smoky tobacco and coffee heart.Black Afgano