Xplicit Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Black Phantom
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is Mancera's unapologetic stab at the 'dark vanilla' trend, serving up a potent blend that some call the best of its kind. It's a divisive one, though - fans adore its deep, grown-up sweetness, while detractors find it synthetic, heavy on the oud, or simply nothing new.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 2% | 2% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 0% | 1% |
| Sweet | 53% | 55% |
| Warm | 23% | 21% |
| Woody | 21% | 10% |
| Earthy | 15% | 13% |
| Animalic | 7% | 0% |
| Fresh | 1% | 0% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting, rich gourmand-woody profile make it too much for an office. It shines on dates and cooler-weather evenings, adding a sensual, confident touch, and could elevate a formal outfit without being stuffy. Not for sport, obviously.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Warm Spicy, Chocolate accords and Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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