Is Perfume Parlour Pashtun Sheer a dupe of Sospiro Perfumes Laylati (Afgano Puro)?
Laylati (Afgano Puro) EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Pashtun Sheer EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Laylati (Afgano Puro)
- Pashtun Sheer
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Black Afgano's smoother, more accessible little sibling. Expect potent sillage and immense longevity, making it a powerful presence. Those after a challenging, 'dirty' scent might find it a touch too tame, but for many, this is the perfect balance of enigmatic depth and wearability.
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.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Its nuclear performance and robust, dark character make it less suitable for everyday office wear, though some find it acceptable in limited doses. It truly shines for formal occasions and cold-weather dates where its depth and projection can leave a lasting impression.
Seasons
The dark, smoky, woody-resinous character is built for the cold, feeling heavy and out of place in summer heat.
Occasions
Its brooding, intense woody depth suits evenings and formal nights; too dark and heavy for daytime sport or a bright 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.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Green Notes, Cedar, Patchouli
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Pashtun Sheer EDP
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