Fortis, from Les Liquides Imaginaires was released in 2011. The perfumer behind this creation is Sonia Constant. It has the top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cumin, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, and Saffron, middle notes of Amyris, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood, and Vetiver, and base notes of Ambergris, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.
Yes okay we get it...Fortis smells like the divine and amazing Black Afgano. A couple of things to note, I think this has a slightly lighter, mellower, touch. Sometimes BA can go on hard and become a little overwhelming. Fortis is sweeter in the opening too and a bit more towards Carner Cuirs. I don't hold anything against Les Liquides Imaginaires for having a BA type scent, I mean we're not exactly falling over them are we? Not exactly like Aventus clones or yet another Oud/Rose combo is it? Most of the BA type scents are by Gaultieri himself so that doesn't count as a rip off either. I was happy with this one, smells exceptionally good, if not a little bit familiar.