Nasomatto Black Afgano Extrait De Parfum

Launched in 2009 and created by Alessandro Gualtieri, Nasomatto Black Afgano Extrait De Parfum is a dark, smoky, resinous fragrance with a rich woody character that has become one of the house’s most recognizable creations. It is bold, mysterious, and intensely atmospheric, built around a shadowy blend that feels deep, narcotic, and luxurious from the very first spray.

The opening introduces cannabis, green notes, davana, saffron, and thyme, creating a powerful first impression that is herbal, aromatic, and slightly spicy. The cannabis accord gives the scent its signature dark green character, while davana adds a fruity herbal nuance. Saffron and thyme bring warmth and texture, making the top feel dense, unusual, and immediately captivating.

In the heart, resins, woodsy notes, tobacco, coffee, cinnamon, violet, and raspberry add depth and complexity. The resins and woods create a thick, almost tar-like richness, while tobacco and coffee deepen the smoky darkness. Cinnamon adds a warm spice, and the violet and raspberry bring a subtle contrast that keeps the center of the fragrance textured and intriguing rather than flat or overly dry.

The base settles into agarwood (oud), incense, amber, animal notes, guaiac wood, musk, tonka, cedar, gurjan balsam, ambroxan, and vanilla, giving the fragrance its long-lasting and unforgettable finish. Oud and incense shape the smoky woody core, amber and vanilla soften the edges with warmth, and the musk and animalic tones add a sensual darkness. The dry down is intense, smooth, and enveloping, leaving behind a dramatic trail that feels both raw and refined.

Fragrance Notes
Top notes: Cannabis, Green Notes, Davana, Saffron, Thyme
Heart notes: Resins, Woodsy Notes, Tobacco, Coffee, Cinnamon, Violet, Raspberry
Base notes: Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Amber, Animal Notes, Guaiac Wood, Musk, Tonka, Cedar, Gurjan Balsam, Ambroxan, Vanilla