Eau de Parfum - L’Oeuvre Noire Collection

Femme

Unisex

Masc

Back to Black Eau de Parfum - L’Oeuvre Noire Collection by By Kilian

Read reviews about Back to Black by By Kilian

Post a review

Add to Wishlist

Femme

Unisex

Masc

Back to Black

Eau de Parfum - L’Oeuvre Noire Collection

by By Kilian

Perfumer
Calice Becker

Released
2009

Country
France

Ratings
59 REVIEWS

The Scoop

When you call your scent “aphrodisiac”, you'd better be fairly sure you're not overreaching yourself. This latest release from By Kilian, is the sixth composed for the house by Calice Becker, is as head-turning a love potion as you're ever likely to spritz on. That is, if you enjoy the velvet-smooth, burning liquid umber of a great cognac and the hay-like scent of tobacco steeped in fruit and honey, or sipping a fine amaretto on a bed of moss. Who doesn't?

Back to Black is an olfactory trip to Arabia – or perhaps to the exotica-mad 1920s, when Caron gave Tabac Blond to sultry, cigarette-smoking garçonnes. The tobacco accord is slyly evoked through the herbal, faintly animalic scent of chamomile laced with honey; the honey in its turn conjures faintly floral aromas. Throughout its development, Back to Black runs through a palette of subtly gourmand flavors, from ripe, almost fermented raspberry to the dry cocoa powder of patchouli, along with almond and vanilla, without ever veering into tooth-aching sweetness thanks to the bitter, cooling effect of cardamom, coriander, vetiver and moss. It stretches out languorously on the skin for hours, displaying its dark facets, leaving you hungry for more Arabian nights in its amber glow.

Back to Black Fragrance Notes

Bergamot, raspberry, blue chamomile, cardamom, coriander, saffron, cedarwood, vanilla, almond, vetiver, cistus labdanum, patchouli, oakmoss.

Back to Black Sizes Available:

50ml

$240

50ml Refill Refill

$195

0.7ml sample $5

If you like Back to Black Eau de Parfum - L’Oeuvre Noire Collection, we recommend you try:

Homme (Aoud) by M. Micallef

Red Aoud by Montale

Liaisons Dangereuses by By Kilian

Straight to Heaven by By Kilian

Jubilation XXV by Amouage

Reflection Man by Amouage

Here's what other people are saying about Back to Black...

Very heavy on the honey. Sweet with supporting notes of vanilla as well as a very soft tobacco and fruit scent. Think of a luxurious marshmallow. In my opinion, its almost cloyingly sweet, and may give some a headache. On the right person, this scent could be delightfully wealthy and indulgent, but beware if you don't have a sweet tooth, as this may seem too immature. Right for some, just not for me.

By d - student from New York on 3/29/2021

This once great juice has been reformulated and is a shell of its prior greatness. And there is a weird petroleum stench in it now. I am so sad.

By Brian - Engineer from Chicago on 1/25/2021

If you like honey. This is for you.

By Andrew - Sales Exec from Minneapolis on 5/23/2020

I'm not going to sit here and try to describe this like I'm some type of cologne expert all I can say I have four or five other Killian products I love this the most between this one and Amber, its hard to decide

By Jamaal - Nobody from Denver on 7/6/2018

Wow, just Wow! I love this scent and it lasts, after an hour of wearing my sample I already knew I was buying the bottle! What a beautiful smell of honey like tobacco and vanilla, its addictive. Any women I came into contact with loved it too. So far my favorite Kilian, and taste of heaven a very close 2nd both are amazing and I can't stop smelling them. I have been shopping for scents that really last and this 1 does, after a full day at work, this is still going strong after my evening gym sessions!!

By Scott Harrington - Health Coach from Grand Cayman on 5/22/2017

on me i am back to baby powder................. and honey.................. which is comforting ... so if you are a soft baby powder cozy perfume lover... try it!

By louise kahle - talent agent from st pete on 10/31/2016

Back to Black is primarily a honey scent on me but not dry, powdery honey. This evokes a sticky, freshly-drizzled honey and honey is the star of this fragrance. I also get a background of tobacco but it's faint. The raspberry and bergamont are very faint to me as well. This is a sweet frag but not overly so. Sillage is moderate as is lasting power. The name is my only issue with Back to Black-- such a powerful name for a sweet, light frag!? It doesn't fit.

By Mary - Restaurant Manager from Indiana on 7/2/2016

Just tried the sample which has been lying in my drawer for three months or so. I'm blown away - it's divine. Understated but sensual. Sits close to the skin, warm and comforting. I do have to echo the minor concerns about the very slightly OTT powdery undertones, but it's a small price to pay for something this exquisite. My only issue is that it really is a cool weather scent and it's the height of summer here in Australia! Oh well, something to look forward to...

By Tamara - Manager from Sydney, Australia on 2/14/2016

This scent sits fairly close to the skin and lasts a really long time on me, I can often still smell it on me the next morning.. Overall this fragrance is subtle yet complex and refined; with powdery overtones and lovely honey, tobacco, and vanilla undertones. Come on in, get close, and take a sniff. You won't likely be disappointed.

By George - Chemist and student from New Jersey on 12/14/2015

To my nose, this is the feminine version of Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille. You get the vanilla, a bit of tobacco, some smokiness. It's like a cozy nightclub that serves Kahlua and Coffee. But it's so powdery. Not baby powder, thank goodness, but there's still too much powder. I still like it enough that it might be Full Bottle-Worthy, but it's not perfect. There is also too much powder in Van Cleef & Arpels' Orchidee Vanille. Again, if it were smoother, I'd be sold.

By Sunset Beach - Teacher from Laguna Beach on 12/11/2015

sample worthy. very classy, understated and elegant. i imagine wearing this to an intimate dinner date. it is equally appropriate in formal settings. the longevity is excellent. this will be purchased in the near future. i have yet to be disappointed by this fragrance house.

By Mr GOMAB - Medicine from Washington DC on 8/12/2015

My favorite of the Kilian scents-maybe because I love the Amy Winehouse reference. On me it's all tobacco and honey that lasts and lasts. This is one of the few perfumes that envelops me. One of my favorite scents. Ever.

By Maria - from the Midwest on 3/12/2015

love at first sniff. I ordered 2 samples and I had to hide it from my husband. we both love Back to Black. its just so soft and smokey with a warm honey amber we can't stop sniffing each other. I'm getting a bottle for valentines ; ) xo

By stina - des from rochester on 1/23/2015

"Back to Black" is really deep, smoky and so sweet scent. When you wore it at first, maybe some spices will spark with moist on your skin. Tabac leaves, vanilla...etc. It's unique scent with deeply sweet honey, but I didn't feel the ethnic flavor and also I thought it's urbane taste. I wish to wear it before sleep.

By Kumy - Artist from Japan on 1/19/2015

For me - The Parfum with capital P. Masterpiece. Feminine. Gorgeous. Mysterious. Dark. Dangerous. I feel like Bella Swan wanting to seduce her dearest vampire Edward while smelling it :)

By Adriana - Archaeological section from Kosice, Slovakia on 10/17/2014

Agree with the "powdery" comments.Typically for me, "powdery" is an automatic turnoff. However, I noticed when I applied it heavier, the powdery note blended nicely and allowed other aspects to come into play. Nothing aphrodisiacal about it imo. Expected an intoxicating, hypnotic, addictive,mood-altering must-have. What I experienced was a smell-good. Can get that experience for a fraction of the cost. Might be able to amp it up with a good, unscented pheromone layered underneath.Bottom line:would definitely wear it, but would never buy it.

By Christopher - from Evansville on 10/11/2012

I was so excited to sample this. It was like smelling the bottom of a spittoon someone dumped wasp bomb in. Ugh! I am suprised at all the 5 stars! My sister hated it too.

By Anonymous - artist from whitefish on 10/9/2012

One word - amorous! Extremely sensual, but strikes me as more feminine than unisex or masculine. Deep, rich cherry tobacco with a dry down of honey - love it!

By JenO - Counselor from Cedar Rapids, IA on 10/5/2012

This is one of my favorite scents: I could sit and spray it on all day! The final dry-down on me is honey with a bit of sweet tobacco and it's a great blend of sexy and comfortable. It's just gorgeous.

By Tilda - Writer from San Francisco on 8/28/2012

Must be my body chemistry, but no lasting power for me. Also, my husband advised it was "okay, but not one of my favs". I will continue to pursue until I find my signature scent, but with this awesome site...I am sure it won't take long!

By gumdrop - from Washington, DC on 6/16/2012

Load More Reviews