The Fragrance SystemPhantom
Phantom is an Eau de Toilette from 2021, by Paco Rabanne. In the layering system it plays the role of a bridge — balanced, versatile scents that connect a heavy anchor to a bright modifier. It reads as fresh, playful, clean, with moderate longevity and moderate projection, and is at its best for Casual, Work, Nightlife in mild, hot, cold weather.
- Concentration Eau de Toilette
- Gender Masculine
- Longevity moderate
- Projection moderate
- Risk safe
- Density 5/10
- Released 2021
The pyramid
Lemon · Lavender
Lavender · Apple · Vanilla
Vanilla · Patchouli
How many sprays of Phantom?
It's lighter (Eau de Toilette) with moderate projection, so the everyday range is 3–4 sprays: 3 for the office, 4 for a date, 4 for a night out.
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What to layer with Phantom
The system pairs Phantom with bottles that share its base notes and complement its role. The strongest partners from the library:
Both carry Vanilla and Patchouli deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Ultra Male anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.
Both carry Vanilla and Patchouli deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Cedrat Boisé anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.
Both carry Vanilla and Lavender deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Sauvage Eau de Parfum anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.
Both carry Patchouli and Lavender deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a modifier, Luna Rossa Carbon lifts the opening with brightness the base can't provide on its own.
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FAQ
How many sprays of Phantom should I use?
For most days, 3–4 sprays of Phantom. Lean to 3 for the office and hot weather, 4 for a night out or the cold. See the full spray guide for every scenario.
What does Phantom smell like?
Phantom opens with Lemon, Lavender, settles into a heart of Lavender, Apple, Vanilla, and dries down to Vanilla, Patchouli. Overall it reads fresh, playful, clean.
What can I layer with Phantom?
Strong partners include Ultra Male, Cedrat Boisé, Sauvage Eau de Parfum, Luna Rossa Carbon. As a bridge, Phantom works best paired with complementary roles that share base notes.
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