Back to Black Eau de Parfum vs Narcotic Delight Eau de Parfum

Back to Black

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	2024
££££	Price Tier	££££

Narcotic Delight

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Back to Black Eau de Parfum

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 - Narcotic Delight Eau de Parfum

Narcotic Delight is a bold, boozy cherry-vanilla powerhouse that divides opinion; some find it a sexy, addictive masterpiece, while others are put off by its intensity, synthetic vibe, or overwhelming sweetness. Definitely not a safe blind buy.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	0%
Floral	8%	14%
Fruity	9%	15%
Green	3%	2%
Sweet	35%	32%
Warm	27%	27%
Woody	12%	11%
Earthy	13%	10%
Animalic	5%	1%
Fresh	6%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Only in Narcotic Delight Eau de Parfum

Cherry 41% Pink Pepper 30% Pepper 29%

Only in Back to Black Eau de Parfum

Honey 8% Tobacco 6% Cherry 6% Vanilla 5% Almond 5% Raspberry 5% Gingerbread 5% Tonka Bean 4% Amber 4% Nutmeg 4% Benzoin 4% Chamomile 4% Cardamom 4% Saffron 4% Frankincense 4% Patchouli 4% Oak 4% Labdanum 4% Cedar 4% Coriander 4% Bergamot 4% Geranium 4%

Only in Narcotic Delight Eau de Parfum

Cognac 46% Hedione 30% Rose 24%

Only in Narcotic Delight Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 28% Vanilla 25% Tonka Bean 17% Cedar 15% Patchouli 14%

Accords

Back to Black Eau de Parfum Narcotic Delight Eau de Parfum

100%

Sweet

100%

51%

Vanilla

75%

52%

Cherry

74%

Woody

73%

71%

Honey

58%

Tobacco

71%

51%

Warm Spicy

62%

57%

Amber

54%

Fruity

Fresh Spicy

51%

Soft Spicy

50%

48%

Floral

46%

44%

Almond

Sweet shared

100%

Vanilla shared

51%

75%

Cherry shared

52%

74%

Woody

73%

Honey

71%

Tobacco shared

58%

71%

Warm Spicy shared

51%

62%

Amber

57%

Fruity

54%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Soft Spicy

50%

Floral shared

48%

46%

Almond

44%

Performance

Back to Black Eau de Parfum Narcotic Delight Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Back to Black Eau de Parfum

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.

Narcotic Delight Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its enormous sillage and longevity, this scent is ill-suited for the office, where it could easily overpower colleagues. Its seductive boozy cherry and tobacco notes, frequently described in reviews as 'sexy' and 'intoxicating', make it ideal for dates and evening events. While leaning towards night-time wear, its opulent character also fits formal evening gatherings, but it's too heavy and sweet for casual daytime or sport.