Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Carissa is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from PK Perfumes (2012) dominated by White Floral 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 2 accords: Amber, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Carissa or Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Carissa scores 3.60/5 vs Back to Black at 4.01/5. 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 Carissa and Back to Black smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Back to Black: La communauté r/fragrance considère Back to Black comme un parfum miel bien exécuté qui équilibre avec succès la richesse et la portabilité.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Carissa or Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Carissa vs Back to Black?

Accepted Answer

Carissa scores highest for spring wear; Back to Black scores highest for winter wear. Carissa leans daytime, Back to Black leans evening.

Carissa vs Back to Black

Résumé de la comparaison

Accords communs (2)

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Back to Black

Positif

Négatif

Questions fréquentes

Attribut	Carissa	Back to Black
Marque	PK Perfumes	By Kilian
Année	2012	2009
Évaluation	3.60	4.01
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	0	0