Barbarian
SweDoftEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Barbarian vs. Black Afgano
Black Afgano rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Barbarian | Black Afgano | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait |
| Launched | 2022 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sfean J.A. | Alessandro Gualtieri |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Barbarian
Woody
Caramel
Oud
Vanilla
Musky
Sweet
Powdery
Rose
Black Afgano
Amber
Smoky
Woody
Cannabis
Oud
Balsamic
Green
Tobacco
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Gurjan Balsam
Hempgreen notesdavanasaffronthyme
Heart
CaramelRoseCedar
woodsy notestobaccocoffeecinnamonvioletraspberry
Base
OudMuskVanilla
agarwood (oud)incenseamberanimal notesguaiac woodmusktonka beancedargurjan balsamambroxanvanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Barbarian | Black Afgano | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Sweet oriental fragrances often play it safe. Barbarian doesn't. The caramel rose opens disarmingly soft, but the oud underneath has weight, it won't be ignored.Barbarian
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