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Nicholas Charles Fragrances EDP

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Black Phantom

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Nicholas Charles Fragrances Black Phantom is an Eau de Parfum. Black Phantom opens with Coffee and Rum, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Almond, and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Sugar Cane, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Nicholas Charles Fragrances's Black Phantom carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Black Phantom dupes Kilian's dark rum-and-chocolate gourmand cult favourite - the boozy coffee opening is a fun, faithful echo, but the dupe's caramel-chocolate base loses the original's near-legendary depth and staying power.
  • Indulgent
  • Seductive
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
Black Phantom Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A dense, boozy gourmand built for cold weather - the rum-chocolate-vanilla combination reads best in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Sensual and dark, this suits date nights and evenings out far more than the office or sport.

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About

Nicholas Charles' Black Phantom opens with a rich rush of rum and dark coffee that nails the boozy, indulgent first impression Kilian's original is famous for in the fragrance community. The heart brings caramel, almond and vetiver into an earthy sweetness that reads convincingly gourmand, if a touch flatter than the layered original. Dark chocolate, sandalwood, vanilla and sugar cane settle into a comforting dessert-like base that captures the spirit of Black Phantom's dark, seductive personality. The original is one of the most widely duped niche releases for good reason - it built a real cult reputation for its unique rum-chocolate-coffee combination - and this version leans on the same crowd-pleasing gourmand appeal at a fraction of the cost, though the finish is noticeably less complex and fades sooner than Kilian's long-wearing formula. A genuinely tempting cold-weather signature for anyone drawn to boozy, dessert-forward scents.