Back to Black vs Versilia Vintage Boise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
4%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versilia Vintage Boise takes 4 of 7 categories.
Back to BlackChoose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Versilia Vintage BoiseChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Back to Black3/7
Versilia Vintage Boise4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Versilia Vintage Boise
- Community sentiment
- Versilia Vintage Boise
- Longevity
- Back to Black
- Sillage & projection
- Back to Black
- Value for money
- Versilia Vintage Boise
- Versatility
- Versilia Vintage Boise
- 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 KilianVersilia Vintage BoiseProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 7,584 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.26/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 30%Had 20%Want 50%
Category winnerVersilia Vintage BoiseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
6,340 votes
49%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
76 votes
Category winnerVersilia Vintage BoiseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBack to Black
SillageBack to Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVersilia Vintage BoiseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familysweet100%
honey92%
tobacco84%
amber77%
fruity69%
cherry61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
balsamic61%
Scent match4%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
White HoneyTobaccoCherryVanillaRaspberryAlmondGingerbreadTonka BeanAmberNutmegBenzoinChamomile
No top / heart / base split published
Top15 to 30 minutes
Bitter OrangeVetyverBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderGeraniumWhite Honey
Base4 to 6 hours
Virginia CedarElemi resinTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesWhite Honey and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Versilia Vintage Boise, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer13
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer40
Fall100
Winter72
Day100
Night91
Category winnerVersilia Vintage BoiseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#993
PerfumerCalice Becker
Launched—
Reviews517
Overall rank#16,768
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerBack to BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBack 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 …
Reviews →Versilia Vintage Boise by Profumi del Forte delivers an aromatic, woody scent built around classic Italian woods and bright citrus. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and earthy vetyver that immediately feels fresh and crisp. As the initial brightness settles, a floral core of lavender …
Reviews →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 Versilia Vintage Boise?
Versilia Vintage Boise takes 4 of 7 categories. Back to Black is rated 3.96/5 from 7,584 votes; Versilia Vintage Boise is rated 4.26/5 from 76 votes. Choose Back to Black for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Versilia Vintage Boise for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Back to Black or Versilia Vintage Boise?
Back to Black lasts longest (Back to Black 81/100, Versilia Vintage Boise 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Back to Black or Versilia Vintage Boise?
Back to Black projects furthest (Back to Black 68/100, Versilia Vintage Boise 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Back to Black and Versilia Vintage Boise smell similar?
Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include White Honey and Tonka Bean.
Is Back to Black or Versilia Vintage Boise better for summer or winter?
For summer, Versilia Vintage Boise is the stronger pick. For winter, Back to Black is the stronger pick. Versilia Vintage Boise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Back to Black and Versilia Vintage Boise?
Back to Black features White Honey, Tobacco, Cherry, Vanilla and Raspberry. Versilia Vintage Boise has top notes of Bitter Orange, Vetyver and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and White Honey, a base of Virginia Cedar, Elemi resin, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
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