Back to Black EDP

Kilian by Calice Becker

88%

Spartacus EDP

Armaf

Comparison

88%

Back to Black EDP Kilian · 2009 U

Spartacus EDP Armaf · 2026 M

Top

Bergamot

Cardamom

Saffron

Coriander

Cherry

Heart

Gingerbread

Geranium

Nutmeg

Honey

Tobacco

Base

Oak

Amber

Cedar

Patchouli

Vanilla

Top

Orange Blossom

Cinnamon

Plum

Cardamom

Bergamot

Heart

Vanilla

Davana

Lavender

Almond

Elemi

Base

Praline

Musk

Amber

Tonka Bean

Labdanum

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Back to Black EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
U	Gender	M
2009	Year	2026
££££	Price Tier	££

Spartacus EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Back to Black EDP

Divisive, complex, and utterly intriguing, Back to Black is either a masterpiece of dark honeyed tobacco or a baby wipes and urinal cake nightmare. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention, for better or worse.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Spartacus EDP

Don't let the ridiculously divisive bottle put you off - this is a proper crowd-pleasing, long-lasting scent. Ignore the haters; the juice actually counts here.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Back to Black EDP

Spartacus EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 16% vs 16%

Cardamom 16% vs 19%

Only in Back to Black

Saffron 17% Coriander 17% Cherry 17% Raspberry 17%

Only in Spartacus

Orange Blossom 23% Cinnamon 21% Plum 20%

Shared Notes

Almond 12% vs 19%

Only in Back to Black

Gingerbread 12% Geranium 12% Nutmeg 12% Honey 12% Tobacco 12% Frankincense 12% Chamomile 12%

Only in Spartacus

Vanilla 21% Davana 20% Lavender 19% Elemi 19%

Shared Notes

Amber 12% vs 13%

Patchouli 12% vs 11%

Tonka Bean 12% vs 13%

Labdanum 12% vs 12%

Benzoin 12% vs 10%

Only in Back to Black

Oak 12% Cedar 12% Vanilla 12%

Only in Spartacus

Praline 14% Musk 14% Guaiac Wood 12%

Accords

Back to Black Spartacus

100%

Sweet

100%

57%

Amber

82%

71%

Honey

51%

Vanilla

64%

Aromatic

64%

51%

Warm Spicy

62%

58%

Tobacco

54%

Fruity

46%

52%

Cherry

48%

Floral

44%

Almond

Balsamic

43%

Woody

39%

Sweet shared

100%

Amber shared

57%

82%

Honey

71%

Vanilla shared

51%

64%

Aromatic

64%

Warm Spicy shared

51%

62%

Tobacco

58%

Fruity shared

54%

46%

Cherry

52%

Floral

48%

Almond

44%

Balsamic

43%

Woody

39%

Performance

Back to Black Spartacus

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Back to Black

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and rich, complex notes make it unsuitable for an office setting, but ideal for intimate date nights and formal events where its luxurious character can shine. It's often described as a 'night fragrance' or for colder weather, further limiting casual wear.

Spartacus

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its strong sillage and impressive longevity, as highlighted by reviews, make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates where you want to be noticed. The sweet and warm accords lend themselves well to evening wear and casual outings, though it might be a tad informal for truly grand events. Definitely not for sport.