Black Phantom - Memento Mori

Details

House

Kilian

Concentration

Eau De Parfum

Gender

unisex

Year

2017

Longevity

8.2 / 10

Sillage

7.8 / 10

Scent Profile

Sweet, Gourmand, Woody, Spicy, Creamy

Perfumer

Sidonie Lancesseur

Community Insights

• **Strong appeal to gourmand devotees but polarizing due to bold coffee and sweetness**: The fragrance resonates deeply with those who love rich, boozy, sweet profiles, but its intensity and dessert-like character make it a clear divisor—not everyone's interpretation of sophistication or an everyday option.
• **Best positioned as an evening or cold-weather fragrance**: Community consensus places this squarely in the fall and winter rotation, ideal for nighttime wear rather than office or daytime settings where its theatrical nature might feel out of place.
• **Performance is strong but not exceptional**: While it projects well initially and lasts several hours, longevity and sillage are reliable rather than outstanding—it won't fill a room, but it performs well enough for intimate settings.
• **Value-conscious buyers express reservations about the price point**: Despite positive reviews, many note that the luxury price doesn't align with the fragrance's performance or lasting power, particularly when compared to less expensive gourmands.
• **Often compared favorably to other Kilian fragrances**: Community members recognize it as a standout within the brand's lineup and appreciate its unique dark-sweet character, though some prefer the perfumer's other work by Sidonie Lancesseur.

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