Black Afgano vs Red Sigh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Afgano takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black AfganoChoose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Red SighChoose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Afgano3/4
Red Sigh1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Afgano
- Sillage & projection
- Black Afgano
- Value for money
- Red Sigh
- 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 AfganoNasomattoRed SighSynapseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 11,519 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate
11,519 votes
0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Afgano
SillageBlack Afgano
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRed SighBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
smoky79%
woody75%
oud73%
cannabis67%
balsamic64%
cinnamon100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
amber69%
sweet61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
cannabisGreen NotesDavanaSaffronThyme
Heart
ResinsWoodsy NotesTobaccoCoffeeCinnamonVioletRaspberry
Base
Agarwood (Oud)IncenseAmberAnimal notesGuaiac WoodTonkaGurjan balsamMusk
Top
Tonka BeanAloe VeraTobaccoOrangeAmber
Heart
CinnamonCedarMusk
Base
VanillaTonka
InformationalShared notesTobacco, Cinnamon, Amber and Tonka. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring30
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,931
PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri
Launched2009
Reviews0
Overall rank#72,055
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack AfganoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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…
Reviews →Red Sigh by Synapse is a dry and woody amber fragrance that relies on a distinct blend of cinnamon and creole tobacco. The scent opens with an unusual aloe vera note that provides a clean, watery contrast to the warm spices that follow. It settles into a comforting base of vanilla and cedar, making it an ideal choice …
Reviews →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 Red Sigh?
Black Afgano takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Afgano is rated 4.07/5 from 11,519 votes; Red Sigh is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Afgano for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Red Sigh for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Afgano or Red Sigh?
Black Afgano lasts longest (Black Afgano 85/100, Red Sigh 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Afgano or Red Sigh?
Black Afgano projects furthest (Black Afgano 76/100, Red Sigh 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Afgano and Red Sigh smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Cinnamon, Amber and Tonka.
Is Black Afgano or Red Sigh better for summer or winter?
Red Sigh suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Afgano and Red Sigh?
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. Red Sigh has top notes of Tonka Bean, Aloe Vera, Tobacco and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cedar and Musk, a base of Vanilla and Tonka.
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