Vanille Glacé is a marron glacé finished with vanilla in place of chestnut. The sugar isn’t in a hurry. It soaks in one layer at a time, finishing with a glossy sheen. The first impression is brown sugar syrup, with cinnamon drawing the syrup into sharper focus. At its heart, the vanilla leans heavy rather than white and airy. Freshly baked madeleine adds soft warmth, and espresso casts a thin, bitter shadow at the edge of the sweetness.
The drydown gives full reign to blond woods, tonka bean and musk, lending reassurance to the indulgence.
Best Black Phantom by By Kilian Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Black Phantom by By Kilian is an oriental vanilla fragrance defined by a rich blend of rum, cocoa, coffee, caramel, almond, brown sugar, heliotrope, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka, and vetiver. It balances sweetness with deep, warm gourmand and woody elements, creating a dark, indulgent scent. Those interested in fragrances with a similar profile should focus on the interplay of rum, coffee, caramel, and vanilla, alongside woody or nutty undertones that add complexity and depth.
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Crispy Porn by Ourte £115.00
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- coffee
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
Ourte’s signature vanilla, inspired by toasted waffles and caramel popcorn. Coffee with nuts, coconut on top, soaked in the finest rum. With one dirty ingredient – castoreum – that sets your senses on fire. Live crispy, play naughty.
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DRUNK MAPLE by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
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- Key notes:
- benzoin
- coffee
- davana
- maple syrup
- rum
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Perfumer: Alex Lee
Maple syrup. Aged rum. Pure indulgence. This isn't just a scent – it's a decadent escape. Wear it, and see where the night takes you.
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502 Iris Cartagena by Bon Parfumeur £175.00
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- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- coffee
- papyrus
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
A tribute to the scents of Colombia, this extrait de parfum suggests a late-night dinner for two under the stars. A gourmand dance of aromas is carried on the warm breeze: coffee, rum, chocolates. Powdery, pillowy vanilla and iris blur into vetiver and sandalwood for a sumptuous dream.
Perfumer: Clément Marx
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Vanille Glacé by Insenf £125.00
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- coffee
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
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Mezcal Chocolat by French Cowboy £90.00
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- Key notes:
- cocoa
- dark chocolate
- lime
- mezcal
- rum
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- unconventional
- woody
A shot of fruity mezcal collides with precious cacao absolute for a fragrance that’s fiery and intoxicating. Mezcal Chocolate is shaped by Mathis Molinié, digital tastemaker and head chef at Restaurant Philippe in Rouen. It opens with sparkling lime oil and chili pepper, deepened by olibanum from Somalia and an ultra-rare Rhum extract. The cacao’s creaminess melts into a bed of woods: Virginia cedarwood and cypriol oil from India, adding a dark, earthy glow.
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Story Of Your Life by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- benzoin
- caramel
- incense
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- rum
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
Some of us have known it, others have yet to experience it, but we are all waiting or looking for it. It will come. True love is an eternal beginning again
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Calisson by Karzaz £69.00
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- Key notes:
- almond
- bergamot
- caramel
- milky nuance
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
Inspired by the traditional Provençal sweet Calisson, an almond-shaped paste of candied fruit topped with fondant icing. This edp launches with bergamot and sugary milk. Fresh orange blossom radiates from the heart, supported by a warm and creamy sandalwood. Base notes of caramel, vanilla and musk complete the mouth-watering effect.
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Beso Canalla by Beso Beach £145.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- brown sugar
- caramel
- labdanum
- neroli
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
It’s a delectable amber with focus on the gourmand aspect of that ancient perfume recipe. Usually, an amber mix would require a resin (labdanum, benzoin, etc.), patchouli and vanilla. In Beso Canalla this sweet component often represented and highlighted by vanilla was extended to many dimensions. It starts with gently sweet bergamot, descends into caramelized a sugar accord in the heart and dries down into a sweet sandalwood and amber amalgamation.
In the Beso perfume trilogy this formula represents the relaxed afternoon when you have had your early morning swim and are now gathering energies for the night out ahead (chilling in the sweet shade with an ice cold orangeade, feet buried in warm sand).
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SUGAR ADDICT by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
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- Key notes:
- cocoa
- coffee
- sugar
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
- woody
Live, Love, Sugar. The feeling of sugar addiction in its purest state.
PERFUMER
ANNE-SOPHIE BEHAGHEL
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Vanilla Haze by Fugazzi £140.00
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- Key notes:
- almond
- caramel
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
A beguiling fog of vanilla pod, tonka bean and hazelnut, swirled through with almond and coconut milk. Airy green jasmine allows the sweetness to stay on the right side of unrelenting, while crème brûlée and long-lasting musk ensure this haze is more than a phase.
About Black Phantom by By Kilian
- What makes Black Phantom different from these similar fragrances?
- Black Phantom is distinct for its complex combination of rum, cocoa, coffee, caramel, almond, and brown sugar blended with heliotrope, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka, and vetiver. Many similar fragrances focus on some overlapping notes but vary in woody, smoky, or sweet nuances, altering the overall character.
- Which fragrances here are the sweetest compared to Black Phantom?
- Crispy Porn, Vanille Glacé, and Sugar Addict emphasise sweeter gourmand notes like brown sugar, vanilla, and sugar. They offer a more pronounced sugary profile compared to Black Phantom’s richer, boozy depth.
- Are any of these fragrances smoky like Black Phantom?
- Story Of Your Life and Frustration incorporate smoky notes such as incense, labdanum, and smoke, providing a resinous, smoky element that is subtler or absent in some other fragrances on this list.