Side-by-side comparison of Speakeasy by Frapin and Back to Black by By Kilian
Frapin
By Kilian
| Attribute | Speakeasy | Back to Black |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Frapin | By Kilian |
| Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Rating | 3.86 | 4.01 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | feminine | feminine |
| Total Notes | 15 | 0 |
51 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
6.5
/10
Frapin Speakeasy receives divided opinions in the community. While some genuinely love the fragrance and find it memorable, others find it excessively sweet and cloying, with immortelle and tonka overpowering the initial fresh lime opening. The main criticism is that it doesn't authentically capture speakeasy character, leaning instead toward a overly-sweetened gourmand profile that some describe as generic.
86 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.5
/10
The r/fragrance community views Back to Black as a well-executed honey fragrance that successfully balances richness with wearability. While praised for its gorgeous honey note and lighter wear compared to alternatives like Guerlain Tobacco Honey, some users find the opening polarizing or need time to form an opinion on it.