Black Afgano

I smelled several dupes before without knowing the original, and I wasted my time. In my view, the only real deal here is the original. It has such a deep, dark complexity that can hardly be imitated. You feel absolutely special when you are wearing it.

Smoky and intense opening. Afterwards, the fragrance becomes increasingly soft and warm and is pleasant to wear. I don't smell the cannabis note.

A little work of art that one should really give a chance... Initially, the cannabis scent dominates briefly, but that is only a feint. On my skin, the fragrance undergoes a brief symbiotic development without losing its identity—fascinating what the 'crazy nose' has created here. At first, I was cautious due to the initially dominating cannabis smell, until the depth and complexity beneath revealed itself to me. Masculine, clean, and harmonious, spicy and leathery, a mysterious rebel in a tailored suit who leaves behind some puzzled and thoughtful impressions. Those who do not immediately recognize the smell of cannabis won't be overwhelmed by it right away either, but will rather be curious. You have to open yourself up to it (and not evaluate the cannabis so strongly at first); it is not a crowd-pleaser and has no intention to be, as is the case with practically all fragrances by Alessandro Gualtieri. On my skin, I perceive a very beautiful development, and whenever I want to and feel like it, I might think of cannabis, but while wearing it, you forget this top note and engage with what lies beneath. What I see is a slightly mysterious gentleman in a fine gray bespoke suit who keeps his cards close to his chest. Proud, striking, with a strong character and a sly, subtle grin on his lips, he moves toward a goal, well aware of the baffled noses seeking explanation that he leaves in his wake. I always recommend sampling fragrances multiple times on different days and at various temperatures before forming an opinion and seeing if you see yourself in it. Great, unique scent, and you get exactly what you expect from the artist Alessandro Gualtieri.