Is Perfume Parlour Strong Pashtun a dupe of Nasomatto Black Afgano?
Black Afgano Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | 2009 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Strong Pashtun EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Black Afgano is an icon for a reason, but it's not for the faint of heart. This divisive beast is either a challenging masterpiece of smoky oud and rich resins or an offensive, overpowering mess. You'll either love its dark, narcotic depths or hate its intensity. Sample before committing.
Perfume Parlour's Strong Pashtun chases Nasomatto Black Afgano - the green-resinous opening over tobacco, coffee and a dark oud-incense base is recognisable, but this dupe thins out the brooding, hypnotic density and the legendary projection that define the cult original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its nuclear performance and intense, dark accords, Black Afgano is far too potent for the office or casual daytime wear. It truly shines for special occasions and daring date nights, where its luxurious, bold presence can make a strong statement without overwhelming a confined space.
Seasons
The smoky resins, oud and dark tobacco-coffee base are made for cold autumn and winter wear and overwhelm in summer heat.
Occasions
Dark, smoky and statement-making - tailored to evenings, formal occasions and nights out; far too heavy for sport or daytime office.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Coffee, Tobacco, Resins
Adds incense and oud, drops cannabis and cinnamon
Where to buy
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Italy. How import charges work