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    Black Afgano vs. Oriental Mint

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Afgano vs. Oriental Mint
    Black AfganoOriental Mint
    ConcentrationExtraitEau de Parfum
    Launched20092011
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlessandro GualtieriPierre Guillaume
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Afgano

    Amber
    Smoky
    Woody
    Cannabis
    Oud
    Balsamic
    Green
    Tobacco

    Oriental Mint

    Green
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Tobacco
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Hempgreen notesdavanasaffronthyme
    Egyptian Mint
    Heart
    woodsy notestobaccocoffeecinnamonvioletraspberry
    IncenseResinous NotesAquatic Notes
    Base
    agarwood (oud)incenseamberanimal notesguaiac woodmusktonka beancedargurjan balsamambroxanvanilla
    AmbroxanBlack tobaccoWhite MuskTolu Balsam

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Afgano vs. Oriental Mint
    Black AfganoOriental Mint
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity10+ hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Mint usually plays second fiddle in orientals. Here it takes the lead, and the tobacco keeps the composition grounded in something unexpected. The unlikely pairing works, cool and dark.Oriental Mint