Varanasi
Meo FusciuniEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Varanasi vs. Black Afgano
Is Varanasi better than Black Afgano?
Black Afgano wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Saffron
amberwoodysmokyoudwarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Varanasi and Black Afgano?
| Varanasi | Black Afgano | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait |
| Launched | 2020 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Giuseppe Imprezzabile | Alessandro Gualtieri |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Varanasi and Black Afgano smell?
Varanasi
Animalic
Amber
Woody
Leather
Earthy
Smoky
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Black Afgano
Amber
Smoky
Woody
Cannabis
Oud
Balsamic
Green
Tobacco
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Varanasi and Black Afgano share?
Top
FrankincenseNutmegSaffronCardamom
Hempgreen notesdavanasaffronthyme
Heart
AmbergrisCypriolJasmineRoseAmbrette
woodsy notestobaccocoffeecinnamonvioletraspberry
Base
Animalic NotesOudLeatherGurjumSpikenardVetiver
agarwood (oud)incenseamberanimal notesguaiac woodmusktonka beancedargurjan balsamambroxanvanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
NutmegSaffronCardamom
saffroncinnamon
Woody Notes
Oud
agarwood (oud)woodsy notesguaiac woodcedar
Animalic Notes
AmbergrisAnimalic NotesLeather
animal notes
Floral Notes
JasmineRoseSpikenard
violet
Green Notes
Vetiver
Hempgreen notes
Balsamic Notes
Gurjum
incense
Musk
Ambrette
musk
Where they fit
When and where do Varanasi and Black Afgano work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Varanasi or Black Afgano?
| Varanasi | Black Afgano | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Varanasi and Black Afgano?
Not mass-appealing or office-safe. Varanasi demands commitment from the wearer and tolerance from those nearby. The animalic and leather components sit close to the skin but never fully retreat.Varanasi
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
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