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    Marrakesh vs. Black Afgano

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    Black Afgano wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Marrakesh vs. Black Afgano
    MarrakeshBlack Afgano
    Concentration—Extrait
    Launched20192009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMG GulcicekAlessandro Gualtieri
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Marrakesh

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Patchouli
    Lavender
    Soft Spicy
    Fresh Spicy

    Black Afgano

    Amber
    Smoky
    Woody
    Cannabis
    Oud
    Balsamic
    Green
    Tobacco

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CorianderPetitgrainLemon
    Hempgreen notesdavanasaffronthyme
    Heart
    LavenderCuminJasmine
    woodsy notestobaccocoffeecinnamonvioletraspberry
    Base
    Cedar NeedlesAmberIncensePatchouli
    agarwood (oud)incenseamberanimal notesguaiac woodmusktonka beancedargurjan balsamambroxanvanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Marrakesh vs. Black Afgano
    MarrakeshBlack Afgano
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Cumin in the drydown isn't an accident, it's the whole point. If you've been looking for a bold, smoky Oriental that doesn't soften its edges, this is the one. Intense? Yes.Marrakesh
    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