Nasomatto perfume by Alessandro Gualtieri
Nasomatto is a niche brand founded in 2007 by Alessandro Gualtieri, who leads its creation, according to the Parfumo database. The same database ties it to the Netherlands, while bottles sold by one distributor carry the mention made in Italy: sources differ, and we do not settle the question of origin.
Parfumo lists 32 perfumes for the brand, a sizeable catalogue for a niche house. The official online shop shows about a dozen, among them Absinth, Baraonda, Black Afgano, Blamage, Duro, Fantomas, Micodelirio, Narcotic V., Nudiflorum, Pardon, Sadonaso and Silver Musk, plus a perfume oil set.
At Selfridges, every extrait from the brand is listed in a 30 ml size at the same price of 130 pounds when consulted. The department store says the house evokes hashish, absinthe and citrus fruits, and that the perfumer does not reveal which notes he uses. That changes how product sheets should be read: discretion is part of the project.
Nasomatto Black Afgano: a smoky green inspired by hashish
Nasomatto Black Afgano is the house's best-known reference. Parfumo and a German distributor both date it to 2009, as an extrait de parfum. The distributor describes a smoky, green, aromatic fragrance inspired by high-quality hashish, the result of six years of research; its cap is smoked oak and the bottle holds 30 ml.
The same retailer lists notes: hemp, davana, green notes, saffron, resins, woods, tobacco, violet, coffee, agarwood, incense, gurjum balsam, amber, musk and vanilla. Take that with caution: the list comes from a retailer, while the perfumer, according to Selfridges, does not disclose his materials. It indicates a direction rather than a formula.
For Nasomatto Black Afgano, the price noted at that distributor was 129 euros for 30 ml, with an out-of-stock mention when read. Prices vary by country and retailer and should be checked.
Nasomatto Pardon: placing it without reducing it to a recipe
Nasomatto Pardon is among the house's 30 ml extraits. Parfumo shows it as an extrait de parfum from 2011. None of the sources consulted publishes a reliable official composition for this reference: the community database gives no verifiable pyramid and the house does not detail its notes.
For Nasomatto Pardon, the honest approach is not to stick an olfactory label on this scent before wearing it. Nasomatto's official texts give an intention to explore; they do not replace a trial on skin. Careful reading helps separate the image the house suggests from what you actually perceive.
- Do not trust a note pyramid copied without a source.
- Try it at several moments of the day: the result evolves.
- Compare with Black Afgano on two separate wrists.
- Let a night pass before deciding on a purchase.
Nasomatto extrait de parfum: what the format implies
The references in the official shop are 30 ml extraits de parfum, according to the retailers consulted. A Nasomatto extrait de parfum holds a higher proportion of fragrance material than an eau de toilette; the Black Afgano label also states 80 percent alcohol by volume, the regulatory indication of the solvent.
In practice a Nasomatto extrait de parfum is worn sparingly: one or two sprays often suffice, and it pays to give the scent time to settle. The small 30 ml size suits that logic and limits the outlay while you discover the house.
A Nasomatto perfume is also best judged over time: wear it for a whole day before concluding, since smoky, resinous or woody accords change a great deal between the opening and the evening, and room temperature alters the result again.
Spotting a fake Nasomatto: what the house actually says
The house publishes a page on recognising counterfeits, but it gives no checklist to run with the bottle in hand. It invites you to contact customer care if in doubt and to find authorised retailers near you, which clearly points to buying through identified channels as the best protection.
A fake Nasomatto is a counterfeit product: illegal, and potentially made with uncontrolled ingredients. Neither bottle design nor a photograph is enough to prove authenticity. A Nasomatto perfume bought from an identified retailer, with an invoice, remains the simplest guarantee.
Warning signs when buying
A price far below recognised retailers, a seller without address or legal notices, generic or borrowed photographs, a bottle of unclear origin: each is a reason to walk away or to ask for details before paying.
What to do if in doubt
Write to the customer care address shown on the official shop, attach photographs of the product and the printed batch code, and keep proof of purchase. Report any suspicious sale to the platform concerned.
Comparing remote offers and checking provenance
When comparing remote offers, look at the seller's exact name, contact details and returns policy. A rare or sold-out niche perfume attracts opportunistic listings: a fake Nasomatto slips more easily into a resale advert than onto the shop of an established distributor.
The singularity of a fragrance object does not excuse you from checking its provenance, its condition and the identity of the seller before giving it a place in a collection. Keep the bottle away from heat and light, cap closed.
Choosing a first Nasomatto perfume
For a first approach, begin with a sample or a spray in a shop rather than a whole bottle. According to its official shop the house offers a choice of samples with purchase; such offers change, so reread their availability on the day you order.
Because the house withholds its formulas, any Nasomatto perfume asks for a different habit: instead of searching for named ingredients, describe to yourself what you smell, such as smoke, resin, green leaf, sweetness or dryness. Those words are yours, they stay valid from one visit to the next, and they let you compare two references honestly without relying on a list nobody can confirm.
Think about sensitivities too: any fragrance can bother some people. Read the ingredient list on the packaging, try a small patch of skin, and do not let the name alone guide you. If you are buying as a gift, add a note of the exact reference name and size so the recipient can exchange or reorder with certainty, and keep the invoice in case of any question about the origin of the bottle. Price and composition details above come from pages consulted in October 2026; the house sheet prevails.