Fragrance comparison

Back to Black vs Dimlight

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7,603 ratings analysed

3 wins

Back to Black

By Kilian

3.967,584 votes

Rank #999 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Dimlight

Voyager

4.0019 votes

Rank #39,169 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Back to Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Back to Black
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dimlight
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Back to Black3/5

Dimlight2/5

Ratings & consensus: Back to Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Back to Black
Sillage & projection: Dimlight
Value for money: Dimlight
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Back to Black

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Back to BlackBy Kilian

DimlightVoyager

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 7,584 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerBack to BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

6,340 votes

47%Love

21%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBack to Black

SillageDimlight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value85

Category winnerDimlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

fruity69%

cherry61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

almond83%

rum74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

White HoneyTobaccoCherryVanillaRaspberryAlmondGingerbreadTonka BeanAmberNutmegBenzoinChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RumAlmondCardamom

Heart

OakTobacco

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Vanilla and Almond. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex57

Women21

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#999

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews517

Overall rank#39,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBack to BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Back to Black by By Kilian offers a rich, honey-drenched tobacco experience that balances gourmand sweetness with woody depth. It is a dense, unapologetic scent tailored for chilly evenings and formal winter gatherings, where its narcotic, warm character can fully project without overwhelming the wearer. This complex …

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Dimlight by Voyager opens with a sharp kick of dark rum, spiced cardamom, and crushed bitter almond. As the booze settles, dry tobacco and charred oak emerge in the heart, giving the scent a smoky, woody character that cuts through cold air. The base lingers on cedarwood, sandalwood, and a subtle touch of vanilla that…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Back to Black or Dimlight?

Back to Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Back to Black is rated 3.96/5 from 7,584 votes; Dimlight is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes. Choose Back to Black for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dimlight for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Back to Black or Dimlight?

They last about the same: Back to Black 81/100, Dimlight 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Back to Black or Dimlight?

Dimlight projects furthest (Dimlight 71/100, Back to Black 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Back to Black and Dimlight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Vanilla and Almond.

Is Back to Black or Dimlight better for summer or winter?

Dimlight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Back to Black and Dimlight?

Back to Black features White Honey, Tobacco, Cherry, Vanilla and Raspberry. Dimlight has top notes of Rum, Almond and Cardamom, heart notes of Oak and Tobacco, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Vanilla.