Is The Fragrance World UK Phantom a dupe of Rabanne Phantom?
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Rabanne by Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Juliette Karagueuzoglou, Loc Dong Original FavouriteWhere they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A crowd-pleasing, futuristic blend of creamy vanilla, juicy apple, and aromatic lavender, Phantom is bold, fun, and easy to love. Expect compliments and a feelgood, youthful energy with every wear.
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Paco Rabanne Phantom (2021) - the pyramid maps the original's lavender opening, rosemary heart, and vanilla dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The lively citrus and aromatic top blend well with warm vanilla and woods, making Phantom versatile in spring and summer and pleasant for early fall. Its sweetness is toned enough for warm weather but rich enough for cool evenings.
Occasions
Moderate projection and a bright, uplifting character make Phantom safe for work, casual, and date settings-its sweet, playful vibe is less suited to very formal or athletic occasions.
Seasons
The lavender-led opening and vanilla-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Paco Rabanne bottle in heavier conditions.
Occasions
A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Paco Rabanne signature.
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 5 of its 10 notes, including Apple, Patchouli, Lavender
Adds geranium and musk, drops earthy and lemon zest
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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