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Oil-based perfume
Fantôme Ectoplasm Perfume oil
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Ectoplasm Perfume oil — a fragrance with a mystical character
Fantôme Ectoplasm Perfume oil is an oil-based perfume released in 2019 by the American niche fragrance house Fantôme.
This unisex fragrance from the Spiritualism Collection was created for those who enjoy unusual perfume stories, expressive accords and compositions with a mysterious mood.
The name Ectoplasm refers to the ephemeral substance associated with séances, while the fragrance itself seems to balance between an otherworldly glow, a sweet dessert and damp greenery.
The composition combines oriental, gourmand and green nuances, creating a scent that is simultaneously comforting, strange and alluring.
How the fragrance unfolds
Instead of the usual division into top, middle and base notes, Ectoplasm Perfume oil is described as a blended composition.
Its mood is built around an amber-balsamic core, the soft sweetness of marshmallow and confectionery icing, while a green accord adds contrast and keeps the fragrance from becoming flat.
Myrrh contributes a dense, resinous nuance with a subtle church-like association, while white musk makes the trail smoother and more skin-like.
As a result, the fragrance is perceived not as an ordinary sweet perfume, but as an unusual niche elixir with an unreal, almost tactile effect.
Sillage and wearability
According to the product description, Ectoplasm Perfume oil has very strong sillage.
The oil formula opens close to the skin during the first few minutes, but it can still leave a noticeable sweet-amber trail, especially in a warm room or while moving actively.
This fragrance will appeal to women and men who are not afraid of noticeable gourmand compositions and enjoy being asked about their perfume.
It is especially expressive in cool weather, in the evening, at gatherings, concerts and intimate events, where its smoky-sweet character unfolds most impressively.
The database does not specify the exact amount to apply to skin or clothing, so it is best to start with a small quantity and gradually assess its intensity on your skin.
The perfumer and Fantôme's style
The composition was created by Bree Elliott.
Her work strongly supports the idea behind Fantôme, a young American brand founded in 2017 and known for story-driven fragrances inspired by myths, folklore and unusual imagery.
Ectoplasm Perfume oil shows how the brand turns an abstract theme into a wearable perfume narrative.
There is no attempt at universal transparency here: the fragrance is deliberately distinctive, sweet, resinous and green, making it capable of becoming a memorable signature scent for niche perfume enthusiasts.
Similar fragrances
To explore compositions with a similar mood, consider Al-Rehab Choco Musk, as well as Comme des Garçons Parfums Copper and Montale Aoud Meloki.
They explore sweet, oriental, musky and rich accords in different ways, helping you better understand which aspect of Ectoplasm Perfume oil interests you most.
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