Kilian Paris Black Phantom – Memento Mori Eau de Parfum
Product Details
1. Fragrance Profile
Kilian Paris Black Phantom Memento Mori is a rich, intoxicating fragrance that blends rum-soaked coffee with sweet caramel, earthy vetiver and dark sandalwood. Its distinctive boozy gourmand character delivers a mysterious, indulgent and sophisticated experience.
2. Scent Character
Primary character: Boozy, coffee-rich and gourmand
Secondary character: Sweet, woody and earthy
Overall feel: Dark, seductive, bold and luxurious
3. Story of the Perfume
Inspired by a mysterious pirate ship navigating dark waters, Black Phantom reimagines Irish coffee with Caribbean rum instead of whiskey. Created by Kilian Hennessy with perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur, it combines bitter coffee, a dark almond-like accord, earthy vetiver and creamy sandalwood for a daring, sensual fragrance.
4. Fragrance Notes
The Note Pyramid
Top Notes
Rum and caramel — rich, boozy and sweet.
Coffee — dark, roasted, bitter and aromatic.
Cyanide accord, sugar cane, vetiver and sandalwood — bittersweet, earthy and creamy woody nuances.
The official note pyramid lists rum and caramel at the top, coffee at the heart, and cyanide accord and sugar cane at the base. Sandalwood and vetiver are also prominent in the fragrance description.
6. Main Accords
Boozy / rum
Coffee
Sweet gourmand
Caramel
Woody
Sandalwood
Earthy vetiver
Dark, bittersweet almond-like nuances
7. Performance Metrics
Longevity: Approximately 8–12 hours on skin; potentially longer on clothing, depending on conditions.
Sillage & Projection: Moderate to strong, with a noticeable, warm and sweet scent trail.
Overall performance: A rich, deep fragrance that is particularly suited to evening wear.
These are approximate performance estimates; individual results vary with skin chemistry and climate.
8. Contextual Usability
Seasonality: Autumn, winter and cool evenings.
Occasion & Vibe: Date nights, evening parties, formal events and luxury gifting.
Gender Spectrum: Unisex — suitable for men and women.
Best setting: Evening wear and special occasions when a dark, distinctive gourmand fragrance is desired.
9. General Profile
Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
Brand | KILIAN PARIS |
Fragrance Name | Black Phantom – Memento Mori Eau de Parfum |
Country | France |
Launch Year | 2017 |
Perfumer | Sidonie Lancesseur |
Gender | Unisex |
Fragrance Family | Woody Gourmand |
Collection | The Cellars |
Production Status | Active / currently marketed |
The official brand lists Sidonie Lancesseur as the perfumer and continues to feature Black Phantom in The Cellars collection. The launch year is commonly reported as 2017.
10. Tentative Perfume Price for 100ml in India
Kilian Paris Black Phantom Memento Mori Eau de Parfum 100ml refill: approximately ₹29,000 at Tira Beauty. Price and availability may change.
