Is Perfume Parlour Aqua Phantom For Men a dupe of Rabanne Phantom Elixir?

Aqua Phantom For Men EDP

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Aqua Phantom For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Aqua Phantom For Men EDP
£55.00 from
50ml at The Fragrance Counter
Best value £0.67/ml (150ml)
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£14.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.39/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Phantom Elixir Parfum
This one's a divisive affair, blending sweetness with an unexpected marine-mineral tang. You'll either get its unique vibe or find yourself wondering what's hit you. Not a safe bet for everyone and definitely not 'elixir'-level in performance quality for some.
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Our Verdict - Aqua Phantom For Men EDP
A budget version of Rabanne's Phantom Elixir. The salty-sweet trick - crisp marine air over warm vanilla with a thread of woody oud - comes through, and this dupe captures that easy, compliment-friendly contrast, though it reads simpler and the vanilla a little sweeter, with the oud as elusive here as in the original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Phantom Elixir Parfum A Aqua Phantom For Men 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
Phantom Elixir Parfum
Aqua Phantom For Men EDP

Notes

Phantom Elixir
Aqua Phantom For Men

Heart Notes

Pebbles 65% Oud 35%

Heart Notes

Pebbles 52% Oud 48%

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Sea Water 100% vs 100%
Vanilla 100% vs 100%
Pebbles 64% vs 52%
Oud 35% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Pebbles 64% vs 52%
Oud 35% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 100% vs 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Phantom Elixir Aqua Phantom For Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Phantom Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Phantom Elixir's sweet and bold projection makes it a strong contender for casual outings and dates, where its modern character can shine. It's less suited for formal settings or an office environment due to its intensity and playful nature, though some find its clean aspect versatile.

Aqua Phantom For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp marine-and-vanilla character is fresh and breezy, best in spring and summer though the vanilla warmth carries into autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its clean, versatile salty-sweet profile is office-safe, casual-friendly and sporty enough for the gym while still working for evenings.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Sea Water, Pebbles, Oud

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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