Which one is better? (Patreon)

I'm working on arts for the Art show of EF24 and I can't decide which backgound to choose...

My husband says to go with the dark one, so the only source of light is around the cigar. But I am unsure, casue the white one seems more graphic and it makes his lil hairs look quite fun.

What do You think?
And yes, it's gonna be greyscale.

Character belongs to me, it's daddy Nero. Again. Because I bloody love him.