Black Afgano vs XXV Marzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
XXV Marzo takes 5 of 7 categories.
Black AfganoChoose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
XXV MarzoChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Afgano2/7
XXV Marzo5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- XXV Marzo
- Community sentiment
- XXV Marzo
- Longevity
- Black Afgano
- Sillage & projection
- Black Afgano
- Value for money
- XXV Marzo
- Versatility
- XXV Marzo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- XXV Marzo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black AfganoNasomattoXXV MarzoProfumo di FirenzeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 11,519 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
4.21/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winnerXXV MarzoRating 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
46%Love
39%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
82 votes
Category winnerXXV MarzoMost 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 winnerXXV MarzoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
smoky79%
woody75%
oud73%
cannabis67%
balsamic64%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
rose84%
oud77%
powdery69%
coffee61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both oud
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
RoseCoffeeSpices
Heart3 to 5 hours
Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncenseLeather
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Coffee, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense. Durations are only published for XXV Marzo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring30
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer14
Fall100
Winter95
Day73
Night100
Category winnerXXV MarzoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,021
PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri
Launched2009
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,911
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerXXV MarzoHigher 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 →XXV Marzo by Profumo di Firenze combines dark roasted coffee, piquant spices, and deep velvety rose into an assertive opening. As the initial bloom settles, the fragrance shifts toward a smoky heart centered on agarwood, dry leather, saffron, and resinous incense. The base introduces a soothing layer of sweet vanilla,…
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 XXV Marzo?
XXV Marzo takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Afgano is rated 4.07/5 from 11,519 votes; XXV Marzo is rated 4.21/5 from 82 votes. Choose Black Afgano for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose XXV Marzo for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Afgano or XXV Marzo?
Black Afgano lasts longest (Black Afgano 85/100, XXV Marzo 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Afgano or XXV Marzo?
Black Afgano projects furthest (Black Afgano 76/100, XXV Marzo 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Afgano and XXV Marzo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Coffee, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.
Is Black Afgano or XXV Marzo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Afgano is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Afgano is the stronger pick. XXV Marzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Afgano and XXV Marzo?
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. XXV Marzo has top notes of Rose, Coffee and Spices, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Incense and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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