By Kilian Back to Black dupe — cheaper alternatives

By Kilian Back to Black: released in 2009, sweet, honey and tobacco, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good By Kilian Back to Black dupe?

The five closest scent matches — the best By Kilian Back to Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. PARIS CORNER Emir When Soul Gets High — 88% scent match

    Captures the rich, honeyed tobacco essence of By Kilian Back to Black with a similarly warm and spicy profile.

  2. Alexandria Fragrances Fade To Black — 87% scent match

    A compelling interpretation of the honey-tobacco blend found in Back to Black, offering a deep and resinous experience.

  3. 18.21 Man Made Sweet Tobacco Spirits — 83% scent match

    Leans into the sweet, syrupy tobacco character of Back to Black, providing a bold and long-lasting scent profile.

  4. The Dua Brand Honey Laced Tabac — 82% scent match

    Focuses on the interplay between sweet honey and aromatic tobacco, reminiscent of the core DNA of Back to Black.

  5. Mugler A*Men Pure Havane — 78% scent match

    A classic tobacco-honey fragrance that occupies a similar space to Back to Black, though it leans slightly more toward cherry-vanilla.

By Kilian Back to Black itself sells from €260 at partnered retailers.

By Kilian Back to Black notes, performance and price

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