Back to Black Eau de Parfum vs Tobacco Eau de Parfum

Back to Black

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	2014
££££	Price Tier	££

Tobacco

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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 - Tobacco Eau de Parfum

This is a seriously polarising scent, loved by many for its unique take on tobacco, but others are left cold by what they perceive as an overwhelming clove note or disappointing performance. Don't blind buy; this is one you need to sniff out for yourself for fear of 'clove shock'.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	1%
Floral	8%	1%
Fruity	9%	9%
Green	3%	1%
Sweet	35%	37%
Warm	27%	33%
Woody	12%	18%
Earthy	13%	13%
Animalic	5%	1%
Fresh	6%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Back to Black EdP

Tobacco EdP

Notes

Only in Tobacco Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 41% Plum 36% Ginger 23%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 4% vs 32%

Cedar 3% vs 25%

Only in Back to Black Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Tobacco Eau de Parfum

Clove 42%

Only in Tobacco Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 43% Benzoin 31% Vetiver 25%

Accords

Back to Black Eau de Parfum Tobacco Eau de Parfum

100%

Sweet

100%

51%

Vanilla

97%

51%

Warm Spicy

90%

58%

Tobacco

87%

54%

Fruity

84%

71%

Honey

57%

Amber

61%

52%

Cherry

48%

Floral

Powdery

45%

44%

Almond

Woody

44%

Sweet shared

100%

Vanilla shared

51%

97%

Warm Spicy shared

51%

90%

Tobacco shared

58%

87%

Fruity shared

54%

84%

Honey

71%

Amber shared

57%

61%

Cherry

52%

Floral

48%

Powdery

45%

Almond

44%

Woody

44%

Performance

Back to Black Eau de Parfum Tobacco Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

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.

Tobacco Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its potent spicy tobacco and sweet accords lean this towards evenings and cooler weather. While some find it office-appropriate due to moderate sillage after initial hours, it's best suited for dates, casual outings, or even semi-formal events where its rich character can shine without overwhelming those around you.