Is Le Chameau Phantom My Hero a dupe of Kilian Black Phantom?

Black Phantom EDP

Kilian by Sidonie Lancesseur Original Acquired

Phantom My Hero EDP

Le Chameau   Inspired Acquired
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Black Phantom Eau de Parfum bottle Black Phantom EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2017 Year 2024
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Phantom My Hero Eau de Parfum bottle Phantom My Hero EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Phantom EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Phantom My Hero EDP
A potent, sweet, and boozy gourmand that delivers on its promise of rich chocolate, coffee, and rum. For those who love Black Phantom's DNA, this clone is a strong contender, offering great performance and value - just be prepared for its intensity and some divisive opening notes.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Black Phantom EDP A Phantom My Hero EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Phantom EDP
Phantom My Hero EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rum 100% vs 48%
Dark Chocolate 31% vs 51%
Coffee 27% vs 31%
Caramel 23% vs 26%
Almond 23% vs 61%
Sugar Cane 19% vs 21%
Heliotrope 18% vs 38%
Sandalwood 17% vs 20%
Only in Black Phantom
Rum 100%
Only in Phantom My Hero
Almond 62% Heliotrope 38%
Shared Notes
Dark Chocolate 31% vs 51%
Only in Phantom My Hero
Rum 48%
Shared Notes
Caramel 23% vs 26%
Sugar Cane 19% vs 21%
Sandalwood 17% vs 20%
Only in Phantom My Hero
Coffee 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Black Phantom Phantom My Hero
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Phantom

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Phantom My Hero

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a beast of a fragrance with strong projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for the office. Its rich, boozy, and sweet profile is perfect for romantic evenings or formal events where you want to make a statement, but it's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.

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.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Dark Chocolate, Sugar Cane, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Without tonka bean and vanilla

Where to buy

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