Back to Black
By KilianEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Back to Black vs. Angel
Is Back to Black better than Angel?
Angel rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotVanillaAmberTonka BeanWhite HoneyPatchouliNutmeg
sweethoneyvanillafruitywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Back to Black and Angel?
| Back to Black | Angel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 1992 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Calice Becker | Olivier Cresp |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Back to Black and Angel smell?
Back to Black
Sweet
Honey
Tobacco
Amber
Cherry
Vanilla
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Angel
Sweet
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Caramel
Vanilla
Gourmand
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Back to Black and Angel share?
Top
BergamotCherryRaspberryGingerbreadCardamomNutmegSaffron
Cotton CandyCoconutBergamotMelonBlackcurrantMandarin OrangePineapple
Heart
TobaccoAlmondWhite HoneyCorianderChamomileGeraniumOlibanum
HoneyRed BerriesBlackberryPlumApricotJasminePeachNutmegCarawayOrchidRoseLily of the Valley
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanBenzoinPatchouliFrench LabdanumCiste LabdanumOakVirginia CedarFrankincense
PatchouliChocolateVanillaCaramelTonka BeanMuskAmberSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
CherryRaspberry
CoconutRed BerriesBlackberryMelonPlumApricotBlackcurrantPineapplePeach
Spicy Notes
CorianderGingerbreadCardamomNutmegSaffron
NutmegCaraway
Floral Notes
ChamomileGeranium
JasmineOrchidRoseLily of the Valley
Gourmandy Notes
AlmondWhite Honey
HoneyCotton CandyChocolateCaramel
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
VanillaTonka Bean
Woody Notes
OakVirginia Cedar
Sandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Back to Black and Angel work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Back to Black or Angel?
| Back to Black | Angel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Back to Black and Angel?
Back to Black is unapologetically rich, hovering in that dangerously intoxicating space between dessert and obssession. The honey-tobacco axis is seamless, the spice subtle enough not to overwhelm,.Back to Black
Angel doesn't whisper. It announces itself, owns the space, and lingers for hours, the kind of fragrance that makes a statement without saying a word.Angel
The hunt
Where to buy Back to Black and Angel
| Back to Black | Angel | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | — | $13.99fragrancenet |
| 1 oz | — | $36.95fragranceshop |
| ≈ 50 ml | $235.89fragrancenet · 50ml | $38.95fragranceshop · 1.7 oz |
| 3.4 oz | — | $51.95fragranceshop |
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