Fragrance comparison

Black Afgano vs Milord

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 11,521 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Afgano

Nasomatto · 2009

4.0711,519 votes

Rank #23,125 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Milord

Celebon

5.002 votes

Rank #30,709 OudFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Afgano takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Afgano
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Milord
Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Afgano3/4

Milord1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AfganoNasomatto

MilordCelebon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 11,519 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBlack Afgano

SillageBlack Afgano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMilordBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky79%

woody75%

oud73%

cannabis67%

balsamic64%

oud100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

tobacco69%

amber61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both oud and amber

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

Top20-30 mins

Dried FruitsIncenseOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoMay RoseLeather

Base8-12 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmbroxanMoss

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense. Durations are only published for Milord, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex31

Women2

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,125

PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlack AfganoHigher 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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Celebon Milord opens with a thick burst of candied dried fruits and smoky church incense. The initial hit is bold and unapologetic. Within fifteen minutes, warm pipe tobacco and worn jacket leather take center stage alongside a subtle touch of velvety May rose. It feels rich, dark, and distinctly Middle Eastern in sty…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Afgano or Milord?

Black Afgano takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Afgano is rated 4.07/5 from 11,519 votes; Milord is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Afgano for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Milord for a oud and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Afgano or Milord?

Black Afgano lasts longest (Black Afgano 85/100, Milord 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Afgano or Milord?

Black Afgano projects furthest (Black Afgano 76/100, Milord 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Afgano and Milord smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and amber accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.

Is Black Afgano or Milord better for summer or winter?

Milord suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Afgano and Milord?

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. Milord has top notes of Dried Fruits, Incense and Osmanthus, heart notes of Tobacco, May Rose and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Ambroxan and Moss.