A cult extrait that feels like velvet smoke over sun-warmed wood, Black Afgano opens with a deep green haze before slipping into a tarry glow of resins, coffee, and tobacco wrapped in shadowy woods. The dry down is hypnotic and meditative, where oud and incense linger on skin with narcotic softness, creating a signature that is unapologetically dark yet surprisingly comforting for everyday wear when you want presence without shouting.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2009. Perfumer: Alessandro Gualtieri.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Cannabis, Green notes, Davana, Saffron, Thyme
Heart: Resins, Woodsy notes, Tobacco, Coffee, Cinnamon, Raspberry, Violet
Base: Agarwood Oud, Incense, Amber, Animal notes, Guaiac wood, Tonka, Musk, Gurjan balsam, Cedar, Ambroxan, Vanilla
Story and Positioning
Conceived as part of the Nasomatto project, Black Afgano aims to evoke the best quality of hashish and the temporary bliss that follows, translating that idea into a dense, resinous aura with a soothing green accent. If you enjoy enveloping incense and oud styles with a modern twist, Black Afgano delivers a distinctive statement that remains one of the house’s most recognizable pillars.
Bottle and Design
A compact, weighty glass flacon with minimal black typography is crowned by a sculptural dark wood cap that reads like charred oak, reinforcing the fragrance’s smoky character. The broad base gives confident stability, and the short sprayer stem ensures a precise, concentrated mist for a ritual that feels deliberate and tactile.
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Manufacturer: Nasomatto B.V.
Address: Veemarkt 40, 1019 DD Amsterdam
Country of Manufacture: Nasomatto
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