Black Afgano vs Star Oud
People who smelled both call them a fair match. Star Oud is sweeter, and Black Afgano is longer lasting.
- Nasomatto · 2009Black Afgano
- Montblanc · 2025Star Oud
How alike are they?
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on a few votesWhere they differ
- Star Oud is sweeter.
- Black Afgano is longer lasting.
- Black Afgano projects more strongly.
How they wear
Longevity
Very long lastingLonger lasting than 95% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 80% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Strong projectionStronger projection than 90% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 60% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans masculineBased on lots of votes
Unisex, leans masculineBased on many votes
What they're made of
Black Afgano
Main accords
- Amber
- Woody
- Aromatic
- Balsamic
- Cannabis
- Green
Top notes
- cannabis
- davana
- green notes
- saffron
- thyme
Star Oud
Main accords
- Woody
- Amber
- Oud
- Spicy
- Warm spicy
- Cinnamon
Notes
- amber
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- oud
- sandalwood
- precious woods
- woody notes
Which one is for you?
Pick Black Afgano if…
- you want one that is less sweet
- you want one that is longer lasting
- you want one that projects more strongly
Pick Star Oud if…
- you want one that is sweeter
- you want one that is shorter lasting
- you want one that projects more softly