Is AMD Perfumes Love Beneath the Veil a dupe of Kilian Black Phantom?
Black Phantom EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2025 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Love Beneath the Veil EDP
Black Phantom leans into a boozy, dark gourmand experience, while Love Beneath the Veil offers a bolder, more assertive statement. Black Phantom uses rum and coffee for bitterness, while Love Beneath the Veil focuses on a balanced sweetness. Price is also a differentiator, with Black Phantom being a luxury option and Love Beneath the Veil a mid-range choice. If you prefer challenging, complex sweetness, go for Black Phantom. If you want a crowd-pleasing, attention-grabbing scent, Love Beneath the Veil is your best bet.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Phantom
- Love Beneath the Veil
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy boozy, bitter gourmand fragrances.
- You appreciate complex and challenging scents.
- You want a unique, polarizing fragrance.
- You prefer a darker, less overtly sweet scent.
- You want a compliment-getting fragrance.
- You prefer a balanced, sweet gourmand.
- You want a bolder fragrance with strong projection.
- You are on a tighter budget but want a luxurious feel.
Black Phantom is the Marmite of gourmands: a divisive, love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a journey from boozy, bitter darkness to sweet, seductive warmth. It's not a safe blind buy, so sample it before you commit.
This isn't just a perfume, it's an experience. A bold, luxurious statement that demands attention and leaves an unforgettable trail. Prepare for compliments - and perhaps a few envious stares.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Vanilla
13%
vs
16%
Rum
100%
Dark Chocolate
31%
Coffee
28%
Caramel
23%
Almond
23%
Sugar Cane
19%
Heliotrope
18%
Sandalwood
17%
Tonka Bean
13%
Vetiver
13%
Tangerine
54%
Ambergris
47%
Blackcurrant
47%
Saffron
46%
Leather
37%
Woody Notes
35%
Rose
18%
Rum
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This is a potent, dark gourmand best suited for intimate evening settings. Its intensity and sweet profile make it unsuitable for office wear, while its luxurious character elevates it for formal events and dates, though some users report poor longevity for the price.
Seasons
Community season votes for Kilian Black Phantom, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
The strong sillage and bold leather-amber accords make this too imposing for office wear, but perfect for making an impression on a date or at a formal event. It's a statement fragrance designed for special occasions rather than casual everyday use or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Vanilla
Adds almond and caramel, drops ambergris and blackcurrant
Where to buy
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