Back to Black
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2017 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Veleno Doré
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Veleno Doré is a divisive beast. While some find it a masterfully blended, unique sweet-leaning tobacco-cherry, others are left underwhelmed, finding it too heavy on the patchouli and rum, or simply too similar to cheaper alternatives and not worth its admittedly obscene price tag.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 0% |
| Floral | 8% | 1% |
| Fruity | 9% | 15% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 35% | 37% |
| Warm | 27% | 30% |
| Woody | 12% | 12% |
| Earthy | 13% | 22% |
| Animalic | 5% | 3% |
| Fresh | 6% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This is a heavy, opulent scent best suited for formal evening events due to its rich, boozy, and spicy character. Its serious, mature vibe, highlighted by reviewers, makes it unsuitable for casual settings or the office. It's too complex and assertive for relaxed or daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Warm Spicy, Cherry accords and Cherry, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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