Phantom inspired by Paco Rabanne
Phantom by Paco Rabanne is a mesmerizing fragrance for men that offers a perfect balance between the freshness of citrus and the warmth of woody notes. Launched in 2021, this new fragrance is the creation of perfumers Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Loc Dong, and Juliette Karagueuzoglou.
Phantom opens with a refreshing blend of lemon zest and Amalfi lemon, which is complemented by the floral and soothing aroma of lavender. The heart notes feature a unique combination of earthy notes, smoky tones, and the crispness of green apple, which is balanced by the spicy aroma of patchouli. The base notes include the warm and comforting scents of vanilla and vetiver, which are accentuated by the long-lasting essence of lavender.
Overall, Phantom is a woody aromatic fragrance that evokes a sense of mystery and allure, making it perfect for the modern man who is confident and daring.
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Overhated but a GEM!
They went scorched earth on this one by adding some fresh soil, incense, a lil smoke and some really dry vetiver notes to go with the usual aromatic sweetness. Phantom has the typical Paco Rabanne DNA for that expected mass appeal but the dirtiness from smoke and earth makes this unique powerful and projecting like crazy. This is not a boring linear scent as it takes you on a slightly darker and oriental path. Phantom gets a little dirty while remaining clean if that makes sense. Despite the manufactured hate online Phantom still gets compliments because of the smart dose of lavender, citrus, apple and vanilla. Yeah, I said apple. Phantom throws an unexpected curve with that apple which compliments the earthy and smoke notes making this a niche quality fragrance for 10 bucks. Misk Shoppe’s interpretation of this is nuclear where it projects 2-3 feet for a good 4-6 hours. Man this stuff is really good. The quality is unmatched and better than the OG. During the first 4-6 hours you will feel those earthy-smoke notes weaving in and out between the vanilla, lavender and citrus. After that it blends into a more sophisticated clean musky and slightly woody scent. The Pachouli in it almost smells a little oudhy but it is not off putting just different than the usual Paco Rabanne DNA. As I am writing this, the Eau De Parfum and Extrait De Parfum clones and dupes of Phantom are popping up left and right so a lot of people REALLY like this. If you like sweet bangers like Invictus, 1 Million, 1 Million Elixir, Le Male Elixir or even YSL L’Homme Phantom is right there but with a little more sophistication and niche appeal. This is a definite compliment getter and a safe blind buy. Lasts all day and until the next day.
