Fragrance comparison

#1 Black Smoke vs White Afgano

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

#1 Black Smoke

Dilís Parfum

4.388 votes

Rank #53,104 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

White Afgano

Atrin Star

4.336 votes

Rank #49,264 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Afgano takes 3 of 4 categories.

#1 Black Smoke
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
White Afgano
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

#1 Black Smoke1/4

White Afgano3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Afgano
Sillage & projection: White Afgano
Value for money: #1 Black Smoke
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: White Afgano

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

#1 Black SmokeDilís Parfum

White AfganoAtrin Star

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityWhite Afgano

SillageWhite Afgano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value0

Category winner#1 Black SmokeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

smoky77%

green65%

balsamic53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

smoky69%

caramel61%

Scent match74%Closely related · both woody, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 60 minutes

IncenseGreen Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesTobacco

Base3 to 4 hours

Guaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

Top

CaramelGreen Notes

Heart

Tonka BeanSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

Base

IncenseWoody NotesPatchouliTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Green Notes, Woody Notes and Tobacco. Durations are only published for #1 Black Smoke, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring60

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite AfganoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#1 Black Smoke by Dilís Parfum delivers a rich, resinous profile built around smoky incense, green notes, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh green accents set against curling incense smoke. As the first phase settles, dry woody notes and cured tobacco take focus, creating a dense heart with…

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White Afgano reads as a dense amber woody scent with caramel up top, a smooth sandalwood and tonka heart, and a smoky base of incense, tobacco, patchouli, and musk. It leans warm, sweet, and resinous rather than fresh. This looks best suited to cooler weather and evening wear. If you enjoy bold projection and rich, sl…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #1 Black Smoke or White Afgano?

White Afgano takes 3 of 4 categories. #1 Black Smoke is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; White Afgano is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose #1 Black Smoke for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose White Afgano for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, #1 Black Smoke or White Afgano?

White Afgano lasts longest (White Afgano 80/100, #1 Black Smoke 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #1 Black Smoke or White Afgano?

White Afgano projects furthest (White Afgano 80/100, #1 Black Smoke 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #1 Black Smoke and White Afgano smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Green Notes, Woody Notes and Tobacco.

Is #1 Black Smoke or White Afgano better for summer or winter?

#1 Black Smoke suits daytime wear; White Afgano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #1 Black Smoke and White Afgano?

#1 Black Smoke has top notes of Incense and Green Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes and Tobacco, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber and Sandalwood. White Afgano has top notes of Caramel and Green Notes, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood, a base of Incense, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Tobacco.