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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Patchouli Noir
meets Black Afgano.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Different note lists

The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with amber. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Aftelier Patchouli Noir bottle
Aftelier

Patchouli Noir

Concentration not recorded

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Nasomatto Black Afgano bottle
Nasomatto

Black Afgano

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20252009
Leading accordswoody · warm spicy · patchouliamber · smoky · woody
Notes unique to this recordCedarwood, Pink Pepper, Blood, Blood Orange, Tomato Leaf, Nutmeg, Ylang Ylang, Concrete, Patchouli, Cognac, Ambergris, Coumarin, Pine tar, Ambrettolidecannabis, Green Notes, Davana, Saffron, Thyme, Resins, Woodsy Notes, Tobacco, Coffee, Cinnamon, Violet, Raspberry, Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Amber, Animal notes, Guaiac Wood, Musk, Tonka, Cedar, Gurjan balsam, Ambroxan, Vanilla
Longevity / 53.33 · 3 votes4.25 · 7,233 votes
Projection / 42.00 · 3 votes3.03 · 7,594 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Patchouli Noir

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Black Afgano

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and warm spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed amber and smoky direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.