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Back to Black, Aphrodisiac by Kilian — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Back to Black, Aphrodisiac by Kilian

Kilian· 2009· Perfume

Back to Black, Aphrodisiac

7.81.1KTypically ~$250

A sweet scent built around bergamot over bitter almond.

SweetGourmandSpicyOrientalFruity

Perfumer: Calice Becker

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Cardamom Chamomile Coriander Nutmeg Raspberry

Heart notes

Honey Cedarwood Frankincense

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Bitter almond Vanilla absolute Ambergris Labdanum

When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

61%

Summer

47%

Fall

100%

Day

78%

Night

100%

Where

Office

67%

Casual

90%

Date

100%

Club

74%

Formal

72%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillageroom-filling

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

31%