Fragrance comparison

Black Afgano vs Haifa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11,547 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Afgano

Nasomatto · 2009

4.0711,519 votes

Rank #25,931 AmberSmoky

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Haifa

Nabeel

3.9628 votes

Rank #12,703 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Afgano takes 4 of 6 categories.

Black Afgano
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Haifa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Afgano4/6

Haifa2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AfganoNasomatto

HaifaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 11,519 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 17%Want 56%

Category winnerBlack AfganoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

11,519 votes

39%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerBlack AfganoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBlack Afgano

SillageBlack Afgano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky79%

woody75%

oud73%

cannabis67%

balsamic64%

woody100%

amber86%

oud72%

violet58%

balsamic44%

powdery30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

cannabisGreen NotesDavanaSaffronThyme

Heart

ResinsWoodsy NotesTobaccoCoffeeCinnamonVioletRaspberry

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseAmberAnimal notesGuaiac WoodTonkaGurjan balsamMusk

Notes

Precious WoodsResinsAgarwood (Oud)VioletRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesResins, Violet and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerHaifaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex31

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,931

PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerHaifaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Afgano is a dark, resin-heavy scent built around smoky woods, oud, incense, tobacco and an unmistakably herbal cannabis effect. It opens green and bitter, then turns denser, warmer and more balsamic as it settles. This is a bold unisex fragrance that usually suits cool weather, evenings and confident wearers who…

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Haifa is a dense woody oud with resin, soft rose and violet, and an ambered trail that wears darker than the note list suggests. Reviews point to a smoky, slightly sweet tobacco-oud effect, with strong presence and impressive staying power. This suits someone who enjoys rich oriental oils, cooler weather, and a smooth…

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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, Black Afgano or Haifa?

Black Afgano takes 4 of 6 categories. Black Afgano is rated 4.07/5 from 11,519 votes; Haifa is rated 3.96/5 from 28 votes. Choose Black Afgano for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Haifa for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Afgano or Haifa?

Black Afgano lasts longest (Black Afgano 85/100, Haifa 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Afgano or Haifa?

Black Afgano projects furthest (Black Afgano 76/100, Haifa 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Afgano and Haifa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Resins, Violet and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Black Afgano or Haifa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Haifa is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Afgano is the stronger pick. Haifa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Afgano and Haifa?

Black Afgano has top notes of cannabis, Green Notes, Davana and Saffron, heart notes of Resins, Woodsy Notes, Tobacco and Coffee, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Amber and Animal notes. Haifa features Precious Woods, Resins, Agarwood (Oud), Violet and Rose.