Kilian 2022 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Black Phantom Memento Mori Anniversary Edition

by Sidonie Lancesseur

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Kilian Black Phantom Memento Mori Anniversary Edition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Sidonie Lancesseur. Black Phantom Memento Mori Anniversary Edition opens with Rum, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Heliotrope, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Sugar Cane, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Caramel. Kilian's Black Phantom Memento Mori Anniversary Edition carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is a divisive dark horse - some find it intoxicatingly unique, a perfectly twisted gourmand, while others are utterly repulsed, calling it out for smelling like death or making them gag. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
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Black Phantom Memento Mori Anniversary Edition Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent gourmand profile and often intense projection make it completely unsuitable for office settings. This is a scent for special occasions, particularly a night out or a date, where its bold and mysterious character can truly shine.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a deep, syrupy rum note, mingling with rich dark chocolate and toasted almond for a gourmand hit that's anything but ordinary. A backbone of sandalwood and vetiver provides an airy, woody depth, preventing it from becoming cloyingly sweet, while sugarcane and heliotrope add a sugary, almost powdery touch. It's a complex dance between boozy indulgence and sophisticated darkness.

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