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Hindu Grass Eau de Parfum bottle Hindu Grass Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2008 Year 2011
££ Price Tier £
Pashtun Sheer Eau de Parfum bottle Pashtun Sheer EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hindu Grass Extrait
A divisive, take-no-prisoners patchouli bomb that some absolutely adore for its earthy, green intensity, while others find it overwhelmingly harsh. If you don't love patchouli, you'll hate this. If you do, prepare for a masterpiece.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Pashtun Sheer EDP
A budget interpretation of Sospiro's Laylati (Afgano Puro), the so-called 'Black Afgano lite'. The dark, smoky cedar-patchouli-tobacco core comes through, but this dupe is smoother and less dense than the niche original, trading some of Laylati's spiritual, resinous depth for a cleaner, more wearable woody-aromatic.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hindu Grass Extrait
Pashtun Sheer EDP

Notes

Hindu Grass
Pashtun Sheer

Top Notes

Top Notes

Only in Pashtun Sheer
Green 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 36% vs 50%
Only in Pashtun Sheer
Cedar 50%

Accords

Hindu Grass Pashtun Sheer
100%
Green
50%
63%
Woody
90%
85%
Patchouli
52%
Earthy
65%
Aromatic
60%
58%
Tobacco
57%
Warm Spicy
45%
Smoky
55%
52%
Fresh
46%
Balsamic
45%
Sweet
Green shared
100%
50%
Woody shared
63%
90%
85%
Earthy shared
52%
65%
60%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
45%
55%
52%
46%
45%

Performance

Hindu Grass Pashtun Sheer
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Hindu Grass

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its nuclear strength and potent patchouli-forward profile, Hindu Grass isn't ideal for office wear, where discretion is key. It suits casual outings and dates, particularly in cooler weather, where its earthy character can shine without overwhelming those around you. It's too assertive for formal occasions or sports.

Pashtun Sheer

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The dark, smoky, woody-resinous character is built for the cold, feeling heavy and out of place in summer heat.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Its brooding, intense woody depth suits evenings and formal nights; too dark and heavy for daytime sport or a bright office.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
77%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hindu Grass Extrait
Pashtun Sheer EDP
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