House of EM5 2024

Afgano

WoodyIndianUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens with Cannabis, Green Notes, Coffee, and Oud lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Incense, Tobacco, Woodsy Notes, and Resins over a dry, grounded base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, and Oud.

The bloodline

Black AfganoNasomattoModerate

This bottle carries the Black Afgano DNA. Shares 10 notes with the original.

cannabisgreenresinswoodsytobaccocoffee+4 more

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Black Afgano by Nasomatto but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
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Afgano bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmGreenResinousSweetAnimalicBalsamicBitterClean

Longevity

11h

Sillage

Heavy

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Cannabis
Cannabis
Green Notes
Green Notes
Coffee
Coffee
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Afgano is widely considered inspired by Nasomatto Black Afgano, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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