Back to Black Eau de Parfum vs Vanille 18:00 Parfum

Back to Black

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

Vanille 18:00

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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.

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Our Verdict - Vanille 18:00 Parfum

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; a sophisticated honey-vanilla that's richer and darker than its stablemates, but some folks are left wanting more of the promised tobacco. It's a love-it-or-leave-it take on a sweet scent.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	4%
Floral	8%	7%
Fruity	9%	0%
Green	3%	7%
Sweet	35%	37%
Warm	27%	24%
Woody	12%	12%
Earthy	13%	18%
Animalic	5%	7%
Fresh	6%	5%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Back to Black EdP

Vanille 18:00 Parfum

Notes

Only in Vanille 18:00 Parfum

Honey 29% Immortelle 22% Saffron 19% Jasmine 15% Grapefruit 15%

Shared Notes

Tobacco 6% vs 29%

Vanilla 4% vs 23%

Labdanum 4% vs 22%

Only in Back to Black Eau de Parfum

Honey 8% Cherry 6% 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% Cedar 4% Coriander 4% Bergamot 4% Geranium 4%

Only in Vanille 18:00 Parfum

Bran 24%

Only in Vanille 18:00 Parfum

Amber 20% Tonka Bean 18% Fir Resin 18% Oakmoss 15% Sandalwood 15% Hay 15%

Accords

Back to Black Eau de Parfum Vanille 18:00 Parfum

100%

Sweet

100%

57%

Amber

83%

58%

Tobacco

72%

71%

Honey

71%

51%

Warm Spicy

67%

Woody

65%

51%

Vanilla

62%

Herbal

57%

Aromatic

56%

54%

Fruity

52%

Cherry

Fresh Spicy

51%

48%

Floral

44%

Almond

Sweet shared

100%

Amber shared

57%

83%

Tobacco shared

58%

72%

Honey shared

71%

Warm Spicy shared

51%

67%

Woody

65%

Vanilla shared

51%

62%

Herbal

57%

Aromatic

56%

Fruity

54%

Cherry

52%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Floral

48%

Almond

44%

Performance

Back to Black Eau de Parfum Vanille 18:00 Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

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.

Vanille 18:00 Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Spring Autumn

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its rich, dark and sweet profile, particularly the honey and vanilla, makes it better suited for evening and intimate settings rather than a professional office. The luxurious feel lends itself well to formal events, though perhaps a touch too heavy for everyday casual wear.