Question 1

What's the difference between Fumerie Turque and Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

Fumerie Turque is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2003) dominated by Sweet accords. Back to Black is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from By Kilian (2009) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 5 accords: Sweet, Tobacco, Honey, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Fumerie Turque or Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fumerie Turque scores 4.26/5 vs Back to Black at 4.01/5. On r/fragrance, Fumerie Turque sits at 7.8/10 (positive) while Back to Black is 7.5/10 (positive). Fumerie Turque's standout strength: Creates vivid nostalgic and personal memories. Back to Black's standout strength: Beautiful, prominent honey note that's less overwhelming than competitors. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Fumerie Turque and Back to Black smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Fumerie Turque: Fumerie Turque by Serge Lutens is highly regarded in the community as a standout tobacco fragrance that successfully evokes strong personal memories and emotions. Back to Black: The r/fragrance community views Back to Black as a well-executed honey fragrance that successfully balances richness with wearability.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Fumerie Turque or Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

Fumerie Turque: Limited discussion of longevity or performance metrics Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Fumerie Turque vs Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

Fumerie Turque scores highest for fall wear; Back to Black scores highest for winter wear. Fumerie Turque leans evening, Back to Black leans evening.

Fumerie Turque vs Back to Black

Comparison Summary

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Fumerie Turque	Back to Black
Brand	Serge Lutens	By Kilian
Year	2003	2009
Rating	4.26	4.01
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	0