House of Twist
Desire No.23
$45 · 80% similar to Black Afgano (our rating)
Starts on cannabis and tobacco, blooming into coffee and oud, resting on musk, incense and amber. A smoky, leathery edge that makes a quiet statement.
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What does Desire No.23 smell like?
Desire No.23 opens with cannabis, tobacco, a heart of coffee, oud, over a base of musk, incense, amber.
Is Desire No.23 a good alternative to Black Afgano?
In our subjective opinion, Desire No.23 smells about 80% similar to Nasomatto Black Afgano. Starts on cannabis and tobacco, blooming into coffee and oud, resting on musk, incense and amber. A smoky, leathery edge that makes a quiet statement.
Can you layer Desire No.23 with other fragrances?
Yes — Desire No.23 is one of the bottles LayerDen members use in our step-by-step layer suites. The full layering recipes are part of membership.
How much does Desire No.23 cost?
Desire No.23 is around $45, versus $190 for the original Black Afgano.
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