Kilian Black Phantom Review
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Kilian Black Phantom is a gourmand fragrance (vanilla, tonka, coffee, caramel and edible notes) from Kilian, marketed as unisex. Kilian is a niche house.
Price varies (no price snapshot observed)
Based on 7 Reddit owner comments (6 with a clear rating) · Top 77% of tracked fragrances by overall score
Is Kilian Black Phantom worth it?
Owners are often disappointed: 3.1/5 overall from 6 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 3.7★. Owners talk most about date night (1 mention).
Who it suits
- You want sweetness: 1 owner comment praise it.
Who should skip it
- No recurring owner complaints so far.
Longevity, projection and compliments
| What owners report | Positive | Negative | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longevityi | 0 say it lasts well | 0 say it fades fast | Not rated |
| Projectioni | 0 say it projects well | 0 call it weak or a skin scent | Not rated |
| Complimentsi | 0 report compliments | 0 report none | Not rated |
Counts of owner comments that describe this fragrance's performance on their own skin. "Not rated" means no owner described it.
When owners wear it
Seasons
Occasions
Number of owner comments mentioning each season or occasion alongside this fragrance (positive or negative).
What Reddit owners say
4/5 SweetnessWinter“Some days when I wear Black Phantom I get more of the almond scent where other days I get more of the dark chocolate and rum.”
5/5“I personally love kilian... Black Phantom is awesome... Intoxicated is awesome... My favourite from them are both angel's share flankers the paradis and on the rocks(my daily fragrance btw) that's why fragrances are subjective i guess....”
3/5“Kilian Black Phantom. I've tried to like the sample multiple times but I just can't. Scrubber every time. Crazy because I have many other Kilian perfumes that I love!”
5/5“In most cases you can appreciate subtle (and not so subtle) differences, but we're at a point where I can't justify buying Bianco Latte, Althaïr, Black phantom or Black orchid because the dupes are *that* good. Now, there are are perfumes that I haven't found a 1:1 or perfect clone.”
4/5 Date night“There is no wrong answer here haha, when my black phantom finished, i bought layton and it's great for dates.”
+2 more owner comments
1/5“Hands down Caput Mundi by Tiziana Terenzi...worst fragrance I've ever smelled. Far below second is Black Phantom by Killian...it has grown on me though.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“Theres a store near me like a 10 min walk and I have 8 bottles, I'd say they get 90-95% close to what they're duping . it's just you have to let them sit for it to perform better. Out the box for me they always last for about 5 hours but overtime it goes to 7. I reccomend their SWY intensely, Montale chocolate greedy, and black phantom .”
Dupes and similar fragrances
No dupe pairing for this fragrance reached our evidence bar (2+ comments naming both with a "dupe/clone/smells like" phrase).
Alternatives in the same family
- Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 3.1 from 70 owner comments
- Xerjoff Naxos — 3.0 from 103 owner comments
- French Avenue Liquid Brun — 3.0 from 75 owner comments
FAQ
How long does Kilian Black Phantom last?
Owners in our sample did not comment on its longevity often enough to say. Longevity varies with skin, climate and concentration.
What season is Kilian Black Phantom best for?
Owners mention winter most often (1 comment).
Does Kilian Black Phantom get compliments?
No owner in our sample reported compliments for it.
Can I buy Kilian Black Phantom on Amazon safely?
We did not find it sold by Amazon.com or by the brand's own Amazon store, so we do not link to it. Third-party fragrance listings carry a counterfeit and grey-market risk.
Keep deciding
- Kilian fragrances ranked
- Best gourmand fragrances
- Best Unisex Fragrances
- Best Niche & Luxury Fragrances
- Buying guide shortlists · Methodology
Details
| Brand | Kilian (Niche) |
| Fragrance family | Gourmand |
| Marketed for | unisex |
| Amazon listing | No listing sold by Amazon.com or the brand store found |
| Reddit evidence | 7 owner comments, 56 mentions in total across r/fragrance, r/FemFragLab and related subreddits |
| Last updated | 2026-11-03 |
Family and "marketed for" follow the brand's positioning and common fragrance references; flankers (Intense, Elixir, Parfum editions) are tracked separately or excluded.