Black Phantom By Kilian

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2017

Black Phantom by By Kilian is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile: sweet, warm spicy, caramel with Rum, Dark Chocolate, Coffee

sweet warm spicy caramel

The first impression

Black Phantom by By Kilian is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Black Phantom was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Sidonie Lancesseur. Top note is Rum; middle notes are Dark Chocolate, Coffee, Almond and Heliotrope; base notes are Caramel, Sugar Cane, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka and Vetiver.

What shapes the scent

sweet 100%

warm spicy 85%

caramel 70%

coffee 60%

chocolate 50%

rum 40%

woody 35%

almond 30%

vanilla 25%

powdery 20%

The perfumer behind it

Sidonie Lancesseur

Sidonie Lancesseur is a French perfumer who has created fragrances for brands like Anomalia Paris, Aspinal of London, and Bon Parfumeur. She studied at the Givaudan Perfumery School and is known for her elegant and balanced compositions. Her work includes both fresh and woody scents, such as Musky Fig and Ochre Spice for Aspinal of London. Lancesseur's style often emphasizes natural ingredients and subtle contrasts.

Notes pyramid

Rum

Dark Chocolate

Coffee

Almond

Heliotrope

Caramel

Sugar Cane

Sandalwood

Vanilla

Tonka

Vetiver

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Alchemist archetype

Transformation through craft and experiment

The Alchemist transforms base elements into gold, and Black Phantom embodies this arcane artistry.
Style: They favor opulent textures-velvet, leather, and silk-in deep blacks and rich browns.
Values: They believe in the power of transformation, both of materials and the self.
Social life: They attract those who crave intensity and mystery.

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The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Black Phantom By Kilian

Essence

The Alchemist transforms base elements into gold, and Black Phantom embodies this arcane artistry. Rum and dark chocolate meld with coffee and almond, creating an intoxicating potion that feels both indulgent and mysterious. Vanilla and caramel soften the edges, while vetiver and sandalwood lend an earthy depth, as if the scent itself is a whispered incantation.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor opulent textures-velvet, leather, and silk-in deep blacks and rich browns. Their aesthetic is gothic decadence with a modern edge, like a midnight alchemy lab lit by candlelight. Jewelry is heavy, often antique, with occult motifs that hint at hidden knowledge.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of transformation, both of materials and the self. Pleasure is a sacred pursuit, but so is the discipline required to master it. Their values are hedonistic yet introspective, seeking beauty in the shadows.

Relationships

They attract those who crave intensity and mystery. Romantic partners are drawn to their enigmatic allure, though they guard their secrets closely. Friendships are few but profound, built on shared obsessions and late-night conversations.

Lifestyle

Their days are spent in dimly lit spaces-libraries, speakeasies, or ateliers-where they indulge in rituals of coffee, dark chocolate, and rare spirits. Evenings are for experimentation, whether in perfumery, mixology, or other arcane arts.

Shadow

Their love of excess can tip into self-destruction. The line between indulgence and obsession blurs, and they risk losing themselves in the very potions they craft. Solitude, once a refuge, may become a prison.

Conclusion

Black Phantom is the scent of a modern alchemist-a potion of temptation and transformation. It invites wearers to embrace the dark magic of their own desires, but warns: every spell has its price.

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Is Black Phantom By Kilian worth trying?

The first impression

What shapes the scent