Black Afgano Clones

"### First Impressions & Dry Down Blend Afgano Privezarah opens aggressively. The cannabis note is present, but it's less photorealistic than Black Afgano. More of a green, slightly acrid interpretation. The green notes amplify this, creating a sharp initial blast. The heart moves into a resinous accord. It's dense and woody, with a definite tobacco facet. It lacks the nuance of the original's heart, presenting as somewhat monolithic. The drydown features oud and incense. The oud is synthetic, leaning toward a barnyard quality initially, but settles. The incense provides a smoky counterpoint. Overall, it captures approximately 88% of the original's DNA. The differences lie in the quality of ingredients. ### How Long Does it Last? Performance is robust. Projection is strong for the first two hours, easily filling a room. Longevity is impressive, clocking in at 8-10 hours on skin. It persists on clothing for significantly longer. The synthetic oud tends to linger strongest. ### To Buy or Not to Buy? Privezarah offers a compelling alternative to the high price of Nasomatto's Black Afgano. It's not a perfect replica, exhibiting some synthetic edges, especially in the opening and drydown's oud. However, it delivers a similar olfactory experience with excellent performance. If you crave the dark, resinous character of Black Afgano but balk at the cost, this is a viable option. This is for the budget-conscious, willing to trade some refinement for affordability and lasting power."

"### Conclusion Black Oudh offers a decent interpretation of a challenging fragrance profile. It sacrifices some of the original's refinement for raw power and a lower price point. Just be prepared for a slightly rougher ride and diminished staying power. For those seeking absolute accuracy, the original remains the superior choice, but this satisfies the general craving. ### Scent Breakdown Black Oudh opens with a blast of green. The alleged cannabis note is present but reads more like a sharply rendered green accord, reminiscent of crushed stems rather than the skunky profile of the genuine article. It’s a rough start, less nuanced than Black Afgano's smoother herbal opening. The heart moves quickly into a dominant resinous accord, laced with dry tobacco leaf. The woody notes here are less defined, lacking the original's complex depth. The base provides the most convincing element: a blend of smoky incense and a fairly robust agarwood. The oud is not barnyard; it has a slightly synthetic edge but provides the required woody-smoky foundation. Overall, the clone captures about 90% of Black Afgano’s DNA, missing some of the original's polished complexity and smoother transitions. ### Projection Power Projection is powerful initially, filling a room for the first hour. It settles down to a moderate sillage for another 3-4 hours, before becoming a skin scent. Total longevity is around 6-7 hours on my skin, significantly less than Black Afgano's nuclear performance."

"### First Impressions & Dry Down Badar Al Oudh comes on strong. That initial blast of green and something *almost* like cannabis is there, but it's a bit rougher, more synthetic than Black Afgano. The heart dives straight into resin and woods. The tobacco note is present, though dialed back compared to Nasomatto's beast. It's in the drydown where this shines, actually. You get a decent oud and incense blend, though, again, a touch synthetic. I'd say it gets 93% of the way to the original, but loses some of the nuance in the opening and heart. ### Conclusion It's not a perfect match, and has a bit of that "clone" edge, but the drydown is addictive. This is a cold weather scent for sure. Nights out, evening events – that's where this works. But if you're on a budget and just want that dark, resinous vibe, this is a winner. ### How Long Does it Last? This stuff lasts. Expect 8+ hours easily. Projection is strong for the first couple of hours, then settles closer to the skin, leaving a noticeable scent bubble. Be careful with the sprays; two is plenty. It's a room filler at first."

"### Bottom Line Ameer Al Oudh is a very good budget alternative if you like the Black Afgano concept. It's not a perfect replica. The cannabis note isn't as refined, and the synthetic touches are apparent. But at a tenth of the price, that's forgivable. If you’re curious about the Black Afgano vibe and don’t want to drop serious cash, give this a try. If you demand absolute perfection and natural ingredients, stick with Nasomatto. This one is for the value-conscious fragrance fan. ### First Impressions & Dry Down Ameer Al Oudh aims squarely for Black Afgano's brooding intensity. The opening tries for that dark, herbal cannabis vibe, but it's noticeably greener and sharper. Think "cannabis leaf" rather than the resinous bud. The heart gets closer, with a mix of resins and wood that evokes the original’s dark core. I pick up a slight tobacco sweetness that’s a little more pronounced here. The drydown shifts toward a smokey, incense-infused oud. It lacks the depth and smoothness of Black Afgano, displaying some synthetic edges. I'd say it captures around 91% of the original’s essence. ### Longevity & Projection Performance is where this clone shines . It projects moderately for the first 2-3 hours, creating a noticeable scent bubble. Longevity is decent; I get about 6-8 hours on skin. On clothes, it lingers even longer. It’s not beast mode, but it’s solid ."