Noctem Arabs
meets Black Afgano.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Tobacco · Agarwood (Oud) · Musk · Amber
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
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 |  Gritti Noctem ArabsConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Nasomatto Black AfganoConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Leading accords | woody · oud · tobacco | amber · smoky · woody |
| Notes unique to this record | Virginian Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Myrrh | cannabis, Green Notes, Davana, Saffron, Thyme, Resins, Woodsy Notes, Coffee, Cinnamon, Violet, Raspberry, Incense, Animal notes, Guaiac Wood, Tonka, Cedar, Gurjan balsam, Ambroxan, Vanilla |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.41 · 87 votes | 4.25 · 7,233 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.38 · 96 votes | 3.03 · 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.
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.
Noctem Arabs
Eau de parfum · Italy / Europe listing
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Alpha isomethyl ionone. 80% vol
Current official full-bottle declaration; check the packaging for the formula supplied. The alcohol-volume statement is retained in the source wording and is not treated as perfume concentration. Concentration is confirmed by the product’s own official concentration collection.
Source: Gritti Fragrances official product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
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 verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and oud 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.