Back to Black
By KilianEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Back to Black vs. Acqua di Cuba
Is Back to Black better than Acqua di Cuba?
Acqua di Cuba rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotTobaccoWhite Honey
sweethoneytobaccowarm spicyfloral
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 Acqua di Cuba?
| Back to Black | Acqua di Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2012 | 1998 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Calice Becker | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Back to Black and Acqua di Cuba smell?
Back to Black
Sweet
Honey
Tobacco
Amber
Cherry
Vanilla
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Acqua di Cuba
Citrus
Honey
Sweet
Tobacco
Aromatic
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Back to Black and Acqua di Cuba share?
Top
BergamotCherryRaspberryGingerbreadCardamomNutmegSaffron
Bitter OrangeLemonBergamotLavender
Heart
TobaccoAlmondWhite HoneyCorianderChamomileGeraniumOlibanum
White HoneyTobaccoSpicy NotesClary Sage
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanBenzoinPatchouliFrench LabdanumCiste LabdanumOakVirginia CedarFrankincense
LeatherVanilleWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CorianderGingerbreadCardamomNutmegSaffron
Spicy Notes
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bitter OrangeLemonBergamot
Floral Notes
ChamomileGeranium
Lavender
Gourmandy Notes
AlmondWhite Honey
White Honey
Woody Notes
OakVirginia Cedar
Woody Notes
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco
Where they fit
When and where do Back to Black and Acqua di Cuba work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Back to Black or Acqua di Cuba?
| Back to Black | Acqua di Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Back to Black and Acqua di Cuba?
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
The honey-tobacco combination is the real draw here, sweet enough to pull you in, savory enough to keep you guessing. It's not trying to please everyone.Acqua di Cuba
The hunt
Where to buy Back to Black and Acqua di Cuba
| Back to Black | Acqua di Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | $235.89fragrancenet | — |
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