IncenseOpens with
Woody NotesHeart
AmberDries down to
Pierre MontaleThe nose · 249 fragrances · also made Intense Cedrat Boise (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Mancera · Sold as unisex
Hindu Kush
The intimate quiet of an underground music venue where the air is thick with incense and the faint scent of cannabis lingers, enveloping you in a cocoon of warmth and intrigue.
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Hindu KushPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessVibrant Leather Platinum · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Hindu Kush by Mancera was launched in 2018 and crafted by Pierre Montale, offering an evocative blend of woody, spicy, and smoky accords that transport the wearer to a mystical landscape. The fragrance opens with incense and spices, creating a warm, aromatic aura. As it settles, notes of cannabis, labdanum, and patchouli add depth and complexity, while amber and guaiac wood provide a rich, balsamic foundation.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points — the smoky and spicy notes are best experienced close to the skin. This fragrance blooms over time, so allow it to settle before heading out for an evening.
Fig. 01 — Hindu Kush, Mancera
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Pierre Montale
Oud from the Arabian courtPierre Montale's career took shape after a journey to the Kingdom of Arabia some twenty years ago, where confidential materials introduced through the Royal family inspired the olfactory universe behind the Montale perfume house, which he founded in Paris in 2003.
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The originalHindu KushMancera · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2020Vibrant Leather PlatinumAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.03 (114)
With Mancera Intense Cedrat Boise
Adds citrus, animalic and leather; shares spices and patchouli leaf and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 16%.