Question 1

What's the difference between Single Malt and Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

Single Malt is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from By Kilian (2015) dominated by Fruity 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: Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Single Malt or Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Single Malt scores 4.57/5 vs Back to Black at 4.01/5. On r/fragrance, Single Malt sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while Back to Black is 7.5/10 (positive). Single Malt's standout strength: Highly sought-after niche fragrance with devoted following. 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 Single Malt and Back to Black smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Single Malt: Single Malt by By Kilian is highly regarded within the r/fragrance community as a premium niche fragrance worthy of its holy grail status and significant investment. 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, Single Malt or Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

Single Malt: Excellent performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Single Malt vs Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

Single Malt scores highest for fall wear; Back to Black scores highest for winter wear. Single Malt leans evening, Back to Black leans evening.

Single Malt vs Back to Black

Σύνοψη σύγκρισης

Μοναδικές στο Single Malt (5)

Κοινά ακόρντα (5)

Συχνές ερωτήσεις

Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Single Malt

Θετικό

Αρνητικό

Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Back to Black

Θετικό

Αρνητικό

Χαρακτηριστικό	Single Malt	Back to Black
Οίκος	By Kilian	By Kilian
Έτος	2015	2009
Βαθμολογία	4.57	4.01
Συγκέντρωση	—	—
Φύλο	feminine	feminine
Σύνολο νοτών	5	0