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    Side by side

    Dark Forest vs. Black Afgano

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Black Afgano wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dark Forest vs. Black Afgano
    Dark ForestBlack Afgano
    ConcentrationExtrait
    Launched20162009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dark Forest

    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Honey
    Fresh
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Floral

    Black Afgano

    Amber
    Smoky
    Woody
    Cannabis
    Oud
    Balsamic
    Green
    Tobacco

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GingerBergamot
    Hempgreen notesdavanasaffronthyme
    Heart
    Spicy NotesHoneyVanilla
    woodsy notestobaccocoffeecinnamonvioletraspberry
    Base
    Neroli
    agarwood (oud)incenseamberanimal notesguaiac woodmusktonka beancedargurjan balsamambroxanvanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dark Forest vs. Black Afgano
    Dark ForestBlack Afgano
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The name lies. Dark Forest suggests shadows and mystery, but it's actually a fresh, clean bergamot-vanilla with ginger cutting through the sweetness. Don't trust the label, trust your nose.Dark Forest
    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