Widely agreedFrench Avenue
Spectre Wraith
Someone tested it against the real Black Phantom side by side and put it at 90%. Around 10 hours with heavy projection.
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Kilian Black Phantom dupes
One fragrance is widely sold as a cheaper version of this. Ranked strongest match first.
What Kilian Black Phantom smells like
Dark rum-soaked chocolate with coffee beans and smoky wood
- Top
- Rum
- Heart
- Dark chocolate · Coffee · Almond · Heliotrope
- Base
- Caramel · Sugar Cane · Sandalwood · Vanilla · Tonka · Vetiver
Main accords: sweet, gourmand, warm spicy, caramel, coffee, chocolate. 2017 · EDP
What smells like Kilian Black Phantom
Widely agreedRanking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin. 1 of these link to a published source.
What each of these dupes
What is French Avenue Spectre Wraith a dupe of?
French Avenue Spectre Wraith is widely sold as a dupe of Kilian Black Phantom. Someone tested it against the real Black Phantom side by side and put it at 90%. Around 10 hours with heavy projection.
Common questions about Kilian Black Phantom dupes
What is the closest dupe to Kilian Black Phantom?
French Avenue Spectre Wraith is the closest we have on record. It is the one wearers name most consistently. Someone tested it against the real Black Phantom side by side and put it at 90%. Around 10 hours with heavy projection.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kilian Black Phantom?
Yes, though only one: French Avenue Spectre Wraith. It is the only fragrance we have found a first-hand comparison for.
Do Kilian Black Phantom dupes smell exactly like the original?
No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage. Of French Avenue Spectre Wraith, for instance: Someone tested it against the real Black Phantom side by side and put it at 90%. Around 10 hours with heavy projection.
What does Kilian Black Phantom smell like?
Dark rum-soaked chocolate with coffee beans and smoky wood It opens on Rum.
About Kilian Black Phantom
Black Phantom opens with a rich, almost edible chocolate note blended with dark rum. It smells like walking into a dessert bar at midnight. The coffee adds bitterness that keeps it from being sickly sweet. As the heart develops, the sugar cane and almond milk create a creamy, gourmand quality. The dry down brings in vetiver and sandalwood — earthy and woody enough to give it structure. This is not a safe fragrance. It is loud, sweet, and polarizing. Best for cold evenings when you want to make a statement.
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Sources
- French Avenue Spectre Wraith reddit.com