Anubis Kiss

Anubis Kiss is presented as this house's interpretation of Nasomatto's Black Afgano, a dark, unconventional fragrance with a cult following in niche circles. It opens with a provocative green-cannabis accord that aims for the same unmistakable, intriguing first impression as the original. That sharpness deepens into a heart of dark resins, roasted coffee, and smooth tobacco, before settling into a base of smoky incense and oud. The overall silhouette, green top through smoky oud base, is a reasonable sketch of Black Afgano's structure. Where it diverges most is texture and blend: the original is prized for a dense, almost waxy oud-incense base that develops slowly over many hours, while this version presents its accords in a flatter, more separated way and fades to a lighter smoky-woody trail well before the original would still be going strong. It is a serviceable way to explore the genre at a fraction of niche pricing, best suited to cooler weather and evening wear.