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Kilian

Black Phantom - Memento Mori

Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur

2017UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10
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Kilian Black Phantom - Memento Mori is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a smoky, woody base.

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Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 1,384 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Creamy
  7. Smoky

What does Black Phantom - Memento Mori smell like?

Caribbean rum, coffee and cane sugar build the sweet, creamy side, while sandalwood and Java vetiver anchor it in dark, smoky wood. Spicy and oriental accents keep the sweetness soft but deep.

Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; daytime and office wear sit well behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Its profile is close to Initio Side Effect and Mancera Aoud Café.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 43%
    Winter
  • 41%
    Autumn
  • 13%
    Spring
  • Evening
    36%
  • Nighttime
    35%
  • Casual
    17%
  • Daytime
    6%
  • Office
    5%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026