Phantom
citrus up front, then vanilla, settling into lavender.
About
Phantom by Rabanne is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Phantom was launched in 2021. Phantom was created by Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Loc Dong and Juliette Karagueuzoglou. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon Zest and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Lavender, Earthy Notes, Apple, Smoke and Patchouli; base notes are…
Noses: Dominique Ropion · Juliette Karagueuzoglou · Loc Dong · Anne Flipo
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Phantom smell like?
citrus up front, then vanilla, settling into lavender. Dominant accords: citrus, vanilla, lavender.
What notes are in Phantom?
Top: Lavender, Lemon Zest, Amalfi Lemon. Heart: Lavender, Earthy Notes, Apple, Smoke, Patchouli. Base: Vanilla, Lavender, Vetiver.
How long does Phantom last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Phantom loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Phantom best for?
Spring is the top pick (29%). Fall is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Phantom?
Day wear leads at 52%. Night is a secondary pick at 48%.
Is Phantom for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 45% read it as lean male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Phantom?
Composed by Dominique Ropion and Juliette Karagueuzoglou and Loc Dong and Anne Flipo. Released in 2021.
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