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Wardasina
Rosso Afgano
Xerjoff 2012

7.5 / 10 478 Ratings

A popular perfume by Xerjoff for women and men, released in 2012. The scent is floral-spicy. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral

Spicy

Woody

Oriental

Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Herbs

Heart Notes

Bulgarian rose

Spanish saffron

Patchouli

Smoked cedar Vetiver

Vetiver

Base Notes

Musk

Tobacco

Vanilla

Perfumer

Christian Carbonnel a.k.a. Chris Maurice

Ratings

Scent

7.5478 Ratings

Longevity

8.8422 Ratings

Sillage

8.3419 Ratings

Bottle

8.5420 Ratings

Value for money

6.6263 Ratings

Submitted by Kankuro, last update on 10/23/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance was integrated into Xerjoff's "V" collection in 2019, which was later transformed into the "Vibe" collection. For marketing in the Middle East, the fragrance was renamed Rosso Afgano.

The fragrance is part of the Vibe collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Oxford

Rosso

Black Afgano Extrait de Parfum

Vetiverve

Oudh Flor

Laylati

Reviews

25 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/18/2015

5Scent

Rickbr
190 Reviews

Rickbr

Niche Fabric Softener

Perfumery works for me like everything else on this world, going on circles and repeating itself in the way it operates. What was before mainly the mainstream perfumery focus, the primor with the bottle and packaging, became with time also very important in the niche field too, that in this way become closer to the former, just with an elitist attitude. What separates Wardasina and some of Xerjoff fragrances (Sospiro is one of their brands) from a mainstream creation? The presentation and price. Wardasina for me stays on the limit between a fragrance and a fabric softener and it was negative surprise when i smelled it for the first time. Passing its honey opening, a bitter and animalic one, the fragrance developes into a poor roses accord and a trong synthetic base of woody and musky aromas. It's the kind of combination that would last days on clothes, leaving that bright smell which is hard to distinguish the nuances. As a luxe creation, it certainly fall short, but i guess that who buys it doesn't care at all.

11/02/2023

10Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

Myrtillajus
530 Reviews

Myrtillajus

2

A big Rose

Wardasina, or little rose: oh no, I don't agree here!
This is a great rose, which when mixed with tobacco and saffron takes on a very sensual, particular character, which I really liked.
I see myself in a red dress, elegant and exalted even more by this wonderful fragrance.
Definitely ended up on the wishlist.
“The woman in red” painted by Boldini.

11/24/2014

9Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

Leimbacher
2869 Reviews

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Leimbacher

Top Review 19

The Red Valentine's Afghan

Juicy €300 for 100 ml - that's something to remember ;) And it's also very rarely spotted, so almost only sharing or blind buying is an option. A more than daring move in this price range, whether one has had very good experiences with Xerjoff/Sospiro or comes with a strong affinity for roses. All the more beautiful I found it to have received a decant of this Laylati Valentine's Day offshoot.

I could only test Laylati briefly so far; there was never enough time for a comment. Still, I can say that Wardasina resembles it quite a bit, so to speak, the lovely sister. Memories of the dreaded Black Afghano are also awakened, not just because of the name for the Arab world. The scent barely meets my extremely high expectations; I would have expected a much more dominant rose. Here, however, the rose has to share the spotlight with a variety of Arabic-sandy, qualitatively impeccable permanent guests. There’s a playful saffron, a sandy-animalic patchouli-musk combo, and also a bit of sweetness from woody vanilla. And lurking somewhere in the background is the marijuana note, typical for an Afghano in the title. The scent is quite pompous and romantic at the same time, westernly influenced but remarkably Arabic in many parts. Definitely a perfume for a hot, grand romantic appearance - whether softly dosed for a restaurant date or applied thicker for a trip to the opera.

Bottle: velvety, fitting for the day of lovers.
Sillage: monstrous & more epic than Romeo's love story with the one from the balcony.
Longevity: 10-15 hours, including tanning bed & sweating!

Conclusion: an extraordinary desert rose, a perfume for bold lovers!

06/16/2013

9Scent 10Longevity 7.5Sillage

Labormaus
15 Reviews

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Labormaus

Top Review 17

Pure elegance!

Where to begin with this extraordinary fragrance!
Quality, complexity, scent progression, longevity, I would give full marks for all of them!

In the top notes, there are supposed to be herbs, well, at least nothing spicy. A hint of oud, but of the delicate, non-medical kind, runs like a red thread through the scent, even though it is not listed.
The tobacco note here is also very subtle.

I find it to be extremely alluring and feminine. The fragrance pyramid resembles Laylati, with the difference that there is a hint of saffron and a very fine rose that is anything but overpowering. From the top note to the base note, complexity is emphasized here!
The Wardasina doesn’t scream, but is still very present.

I would describe the scent as the more elegant cousin of Duro, with a few drops of Saffron Troublant and the finest rose in the background.

I have now extensively tested the fragrance and am thrilled with its longevity! Sprayed in the morning and by the next evening, I could still clearly perceive the scent!
That is quite long, and while it is not a given in this price range, it is certainly to be expected!

For me, an absolute candidate for purchase, despite the strange velvet-covered bottle and the ridiculously high price! But it’s also about the inner values ;-)

09/07/2016

8Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Kugeldistel
101 Reviews

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Kugeldistel

Top Review 16

Smoky Rose

You black Afghan
come and feel what I want
I am so alone
a gram is already enough
You green little Moroccan
come sneak into my brain
and give me your little hand
I want to get high......
......You red little Lebanese
hit your tambourine
and dance with your little stick
and throw me into the waves
You grass-green little herb
with your healthy scent
come tickle my nose
and throw me into the air.....
(from Wolfgang Ambros, You black Afghan)

The rose in Wardasina, also known as Rosso Afgano, clearly aligns with Wolfgang Ambros and indulges in quite a few herbs - although I consider the term herbs to be a euphemistic description given the developing odor, which perhaps envelops one in strong tobacco clouds, allowing one to sink into a cedar wood bed in a state of advanced relaxation.
Do I like the idea of the smoked rose? Yes, indeed. But I struggle with the execution. I am not a fan of roses in perfume, and Wardasina is too smoky, too dark, too laden with tobacco - in short, too masculine. But perhaps I just need such a grass-green little herb with a healthy scent, and I will see Wardasina in a whole new light.

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Statements

101 short views on the fragrance

Basilisk2803

4 years ago

3

Very creamy and neutralised version of Laylati. Very special. Love at first sight.

MariaS

5 years ago

7Scent

2

It is like a female version of oud satin mood or a lighter version of portrait of a lady. Not a dupe but same sweetness and same vibes.

MrLawman

4 years ago

7Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

2

Not your typical tobacco scent. Its very green due to the patchouli and the rose (the stem, not the actual flower). A unique twist imo.

SergioT

6 years ago

7.5Scent 10Longevity 9Sillage

2

Great smoky rose, with saffron and patch. Strongly resemblances with Nasomatto Black Afgano, Smoother and creamier. Great longevity.

NicheOnly

2 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

1

Dark rose open that fades into a dry tobacco w/ moderate warm spices. Challenging, leans masc imo, fall & maybe winter. Performs just okay.

NuiWhakakore

4 years ago

7Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

21

18

Stuff the rose in the tank
No one needs herbs
Vanilla tobacco on top
and the shisha starts bubbling
spitting musk vapor
in sweet clouds

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Pluto

2 years ago

7.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

19

17

Spicy, intense rose, a hint of green herbs, saffron clearly noticeable, a touch of oud (rubber) + patch. Powerful, but not quite my rose.

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Amadea70

4 years ago

8.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

18

11

The feeling about the scent: Fatima and Ludmilla are hitting the clubs in Moscow. They smoke shisha, drink Crimean sparkling wine and vodka - celebrating in style.

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