Back to Black Eau de Parfum vs Comandante Eau de Parfum

Back to Black

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	2012
££££	Price Tier	££

Comandante

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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 - Comandante Eau de Parfum

This one's a bit of a head-scratcher. Comandante is a crowd-pleasing, clean, sweet and fruity scent, but its familiarity and designer-like quality have some folks questioning the niche price tag. It's not groundbreaking but delivers good performance and balanced wearability.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	1%
Floral	8%	14%
Fruity	9%	12%
Green	3%	2%
Sweet	35%	30%
Warm	27%	21%
Woody	12%	15%
Earthy	13%	16%
Animalic	5%	10%
Fresh	6%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Back to Black EdP

Comandante EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

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%

Heart Notes

Fruity 14% Floral 12% Tobacco 12% Honey 11% Vanilla 10% Cedar 9% Spicy 9% Leather 8% Patchouli 8% Labdanum 7%

Shared Notes

Honey 7% vs 10%

Tobacco 6% vs 12%

Vanilla 4% vs 10%

Patchouli 4% vs 7%

Labdanum 4% vs 6%

Cedar 3% vs 9%

Only in Back to Black Eau de Parfum

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% Oak 4% Coriander 4% Bergamot 4% Geranium 4%

Only in Comandante Eau de Parfum

Fruity 14% Floral 12% Spicy 9% Leather 8%

Accords

Back to Black Eau de Parfum Comandante Eau de Parfum

100%

Sweet

100%

48%

Floral

82%

54%

Fruity

81%

Woody

77%

71%

Honey

65%

58%

Tobacco

71%

51%

Vanilla

62%

51%

Warm Spicy

58%

57%

Amber

Leather

52%

Cherry

Patchouli

51%

44%

Almond

Sweet shared

100%

Floral shared

48%

82%

Fruity shared

54%

81%

Woody

77%

Honey shared

71%

65%

Tobacco shared

58%

71%

Vanilla shared

51%

62%

Warm Spicy shared

51%

58%

Amber

57%

Leather

52%

Cherry

52%

Patchouli

51%

Almond

44%

Performance

Back to Black Eau de Parfum Comandante 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.

Comandante Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' profile make it suitable for office wear, while its sweetness and warmth are perfect for dates and evening events. The prominent sweet and tobacco accords, combined with excellent longevity, dial back its appropriateness for sport and super casual settings.