Is The Fragrance World UK Phantom a dupe of Rabanne Phantom?

Phantom EDP

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Phantom Eau de Toilette bottle Phantom EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2021 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Phantom Eau de Parfum bottle Phantom EDP
£47.25 from
50ml at Notino
Best value £0.44/ml (200ml)
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£29.95 from
50ml at The Fragrance World
Best value £0.40/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 EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - Phantom EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Phantom EDT A Phantom 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 EDT
Phantom EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 57% vs 33%
Lavender 34% vs 42%
Lemon 31% vs 35%
Apple 26% vs 22%
Patchouli 22% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Lavender 34% vs 42%
Lemon 31% vs 35%
Only in Phantom
Lemon Zest 34%
Only in Phantom
Apple 22%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 22% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 57% vs 33%
Only in Phantom
Vetiver 43%
Only in Phantom
Woody Notes 26% Musk 22% Tonka Bean 18%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Phantom
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Phantom

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Phantom

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

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.

Overall scent match
30%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Apple, Patchouli, Lavender

Key Differences

Adds geranium and musk, drops earthy and lemon zest

Where to buy

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