Question 1

What's the difference between Kayu and Black Afgano?

Accepted Answer

Kayu is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kinetic Perfumes (2022) dominated by Woody accords. Black Afgano is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nasomatto (2009) leaning on Amber accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Oud, Aromatic, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Kayu or Black Afgano?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Kayu scores 4.09/5 vs Black Afgano at 4.06/5. Black Afgano's standout strength: Unique and distinctive scent with impressive artistry and complexity. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Kayu and Black Afgano smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Oud, Aromatic, Amber, Vanilla. Black Afgano: Black Afgano is a divisive fragrance with genuine admirers and vocal detractors.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Kayu or Black Afgano?

Accepted Answer

Black Afgano: Excellent performance and longevity as a powerful fragrance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Kayu vs Black Afgano?

Accepted Answer

Kayu scores highest for fall wear; Black Afgano scores highest for winter wear. Kayu leans daytime, Black Afgano leans evening.

Kayu vs Black Afgano

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Kayu (5)

Unique to Black Afgano (17)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Black Afgano

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Attribute	Kayu	Black Afgano
Brand	Kinetic Perfumes	Nasomatto
Year	2022	2009
Rating	4.09	4.06
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	23