Back to Black Eau de Parfum vs Dark Return Eau de Parfum

Back to Black

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	M
2009	Year	-
££££	Price Tier	££

Dark Return

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Back to Black

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Dark Return

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Back to Black

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 - Dark Return

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of By Kilian Back To Black. Built around Almond, Cardamom, Chamomile, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of By Kilian Back To Black.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	1%
Floral	8%	4%
Fruity	9%	3%
Green	3%	3%
Sweet	35%	19%
Warm	27%	23%
Woody	12%	33%
Earthy	13%	23%
Animalic	5%	3%
Fresh	6%	7%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Back to Black EdP

Dark Return EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Honey 7% vs 10%

Almond 4% vs 13%

Raspberry 4% vs 7%

Nutmeg 4% vs 9%

Chamomile 4% vs 11%

Cardamom 4% vs 12%

Saffron 4% vs 6%

Frankincense 4% vs 8%

Oak 4% vs 9%

Coriander 3% vs 10%

Only in Back to Black

Tobacco 6% Cherry 6% Vanilla 5% Gingerbread 5% Tonka Bean 4% Amber 4% Benzoin 4% Patchouli 4% Labdanum 4% Cedar 4% Bergamot 4% Geranium 4%

Only in Dark Return

Cedar 46% Patchouli 30% Tobacco 24%

Accords

Back to Black Dark Return

100%

Sweet

50%

71%

Honey

Woody

70%

58%

Tobacco

57%

Amber

54%

Fruity

52%

Cherry

51%

Vanilla

51%

Warm Spicy

48%

Floral

44%

Almond

Sweet shared

100%

50%

Honey

71%

Woody

70%

Tobacco

58%

Amber

57%

Fruity

54%

Cherry

52%

Vanilla

51%

Warm Spicy

51%

Floral

48%

Almond

44%

Performance

Back to Black Dark Return

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

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.

Dark Return

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.