Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan: woody, amber and leather, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan dupe we found is Nasomatto Black Afgano — 95% match, about $355 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nasomatto Black Afgano | 95% | about $355 (+69%) | 9h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Megara | 78% | about $50 (−76%) | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Rage Black | 87% | about $25 (−88%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Black Exposed | 83% | about $45 (−79%) | 7h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Sunnamusk Oud Al Haramain | 73% | about $30 (−86%) | 2h vs 7h | 8/10 |
This fragrance serves as the primary reference for the dark, resinous, and smoky profile found in the Mad et Len composition.
It shares its amber, woody and smoky accords with Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 12,934 community ratings.
Provides a similar dark, earthy, and resinous experience that evokes the mysterious atmosphere of the reference scent.
It shares its musky and amber accords with Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 390 community ratings.
Offers a similar deep, woody, and balsamic character that mirrors the intense resinous qualities of the original scent.
It shares its woody, amber and musky accords with Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2 community ratings.
A dark and smoky fragrance that leans into the same resinous and woody territory with a bold, long-lasting presence.
It shares its powdery and amber accords with Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 50 community ratings.
Shares a woody and balsamic foundation that aligns with the darker, more animalic aspects of the reference perfume.
It shares its leather and musky accords with Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan and lasts about 2h against 7h.
Fragrance World Rage Black, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan.
Maison Alhambra Megara, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan.
Nasomatto Black Afgano, at 95% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nasomatto Black Afgano actually costs about $210 a year MORE than Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Maison Alhambra Megara (8.9h) and Nasomatto Black Afgano (8.8h) — 2 of 5.
Mad et Len No. XXII Black Afghan notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-31.