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Eau de parfum
By Kilian Black Phantom Memento Mori 15 Years Anniversary Edition
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The History and Character of the Fragrance
By Kilian Black Phantom Memento Mori 15 Years Anniversary Edition is a limited-edition anniversary version of the house's popular fragrance By Kilian, released in 2022.
This eau de parfum celebrates the brand's 15th anniversary and is part of the 15th Anniversary Edition collection, which brings together iconic compositions in special festive interpretations.
The fragrance retains By Kilian's signature aesthetic: luxury, sensuality and a subtle spirit of artistic rebellion.
It does not pursue universal freshness or carefree lightness. Instead, Black Phantom Memento Mori chooses a deeper, more seductive and intense language built around gourmand nuances, dark drinks and warm woods.
The Scent Pyramid and Development
The composition combines almond, caramel, coffee, dark chocolate, heliotrope, rum, sandalwood and sugar.
This combination creates a dense, sweet and slightly dramatic scent in which dessert-like accords are balanced by the bitterness of coffee, the warmth of rum and the dry woodiness of sandalwood.
On the skin, Black Phantom Memento Mori unfolds as a dark gourmand accord: almond and caramel add creamy softness, coffee and chocolate create the effect of a rich dessert, while rum gives the fragrance a more mature and expressive character.
Heliotrope softens the composition with a powdery nuance, while sugar accentuates its seductive sweetness.
Who Black Phantom Memento Mori Is For
This is a unisex fragrance for women and men who enjoy oriental, gourmand, sweet and woody compositions.
It feels especially at home in cool weather, in the evening, on a date, at a festive event or whenever you want to leave a noticeable but not overpowering impression.
Black Phantom Memento Mori has moderate sillage: the fragrance is clearly perceptible close to the wearer and gradually forms a warm, alluring aura.
It is suited to those who appreciate an expressive and distinctive character but are not looking for the most intense projection.
For application to the skin, a targeted approach is best: a small amount on the wrists, neck or inner elbows is enough.
On clothing, the fragrance can be used differently: spray it into the air and step into the cloud for a soft, even distribution.
The Perfumers and the Style of the Release
Black Phantom Memento Mori 15 Years Anniversary Edition was created by Kilian Hennessy and Sidonie Lancesseur.
Their collaboration supports the central idea of Black Phantom: combining luxurious gourmand richness with a darker, almost evening-like atmosphere.
The anniversary edition is interesting not only as a collectible release but also as a way to look at the brand's signature gourmand style from a new perspective.
Unlike light sweet fragrances, this composition focuses on contrasts: creamy caramel meets bitter coffee, chocolate meets rum, and sugary softness meets noble sandalwood.
Similar Fragrances
To discover a similar mood, take a look at By Kilian Black Phantom, the original fragrance with the same distinctive dark gourmand character.
As alternatives, Serge Dumonten Black Narcotique and L'Entropiste Dorian's Spleen are also worth considering. They offer an opportunity to continue exploring rich, expressive and evening-oriented compositions.
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