Question 1

What's the difference between Herat and Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

Herat is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Coquillete (2012) dominated by Amber 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 3 accords: Amber, Tobacco, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Herat or Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Herat scores 3.97/5 vs Back to Black at 4.01/5. On r/fragrance, Herat sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Back to Black is 7.5/10 (positive). Herat's standout strength: Contains cannabis note as mentioned. 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 Herat and Back to Black smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Herat: Herat by Coquillete is minimally discussed in this community thread but is noted as containing a cannabis note. 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, Herat or Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

Herat: No substantial feedback on performance or longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Herat vs Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

Herat scores highest for all seasons wear; Back to Black scores highest for winter wear. Herat leans daytime, Back to Black leans evening.

Herat vs Back to Black

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Unikátní pro Herat (11)

Společné akordy (3)

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Puls nálady komunity — Herat

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Puls nálady komunity — Back to Black

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Vlastnost	Herat	Back to Black
Značka	Coquillete	By Kilian
Rok	2012	2009
Hodnocení	3.97	4.01
Koncentrace	—	—
Pohlaví	feminine	feminine
Celkový počet not	12	0