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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast, a proper love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Some reckon it's a sophisticated aromatic triumph, complex and well-blended. Others find the thyme note overwhelming, or the pineapple a discordant, sugary mess. Definitely try before you buy.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Paco Rabanne's Phantom (2021) - the Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Loc Dong and Juliette Karagueuzoglou lavender-apple-vanilla masculine that became Rabanne's modern futurist signature, here translated into a lavender-lemon opening over apple and a vanilla-patchouli close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime and casual wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 14% |
| Floral | 9% | 7% |
| Fruity | 10% | 14% |
| Green | 20% | 23% |
| Sweet | 19% | 17% |
| Warm | 18% | 5% |
| Woody | 12% | 12% |
| Earthy | 10% | 13% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 23% | 31% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
With moderate projection and longevity, it's versatile enough for most occasions but particularly shines in casual and date settings where its unique aromatic sweetness can be appreciated. While some find it too strong for the office, its smooth dry-down makes it acceptable for more reserved environments.
Seasons
Lavender-apple-vanilla structure works strongest spring through autumn; winter softer.
Occasions
Versatile fresh-aromatic-sweet masculine fits casual, office, date, and sport. Less suited to formal evening.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Sweet accords and Lavender, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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