Is Rasasi Hawas Viper a dupe of Nasomatto Black Afgano?
Black Afgano Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Hawas Viper 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.
Rasasi Hawas Viper is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. It's a bold departure from the usual Hawas line-up, perfect if you're after something niche and challenging. Definitely not for the fainthearted or for blind buying.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This scent is a beast mode performer with significant projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for office settings. Its intense, unique character, driven by warm spicy and tobacco accords, is best suited for dates or formal evening events where it can make a statement without overwhelming. It's too strong and heavy for casual or sport wear.
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 10 of its 13 notes, including Cinnamon, Saffron, Coffee
Adds balsam and musk, drops resins and woody notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Black Afgano Extrait
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Hawas Viper EDP
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Italy. How import charges work
International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 2 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work