Question 1

What's the difference between New Haarlem and Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

New Haarlem is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bond No 9 (2003) dominated by Coffee 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: Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, New Haarlem or Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, New Haarlem scores 4.19/5 vs Back to Black at 4.01/5. On r/fragrance, New Haarlem sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Back to Black is 7.5/10 (positive). New Haarlem's standout strength: Highly regarded vintage version with strong bakery/coffee notes. 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 New Haarlem and Back to Black smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. New Haarlem: New Haarlem is a unisex fragrance that inspires polarized opinions, with the vintage version earning genuine praise from dedicated fans. 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, New Haarlem or Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

New Haarlem: Lower projection and longevity compared to vintage version Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits New Haarlem vs Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

New Haarlem scores highest for winter wear; Back to Black scores highest for winter wear. New Haarlem leans evening, Back to Black leans evening.

New Haarlem vs Back to Black

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Unikátní pro New Haarlem (9)

Společné akordy (3)

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Puls nálady komunity — New Haarlem

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Puls nálady komunity — Back to Black

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Negativní

Vlastnost	New Haarlem	Back to Black
Značka	Bond No 9	By Kilian
Rok	2003	2009
Hodnocení	4.19	4.01
Koncentrace	—	—
Pohlaví	feminine	feminine
Celkový počet not	9	0