Kilian Black Phantom “MEMENTO MORI” Eau de Parfum is a decadent nocturne that opens with the shimmer of Caribbean rum before sinking into inky coffee and velvety dark chocolate. Hints of almond and heliotrope lend a gourmand glow as sugar cane, caramel, and creamy woods unfurl beneath, creating the seductive impression of a spiked dessert enjoyed by candlelight. It wears plush and enveloping yet polished, a statement of elegant hedonism for nights that linger.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2017. Perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Rum
Heart: Dark chocolate, Coffee, Almond, Heliotrope
Base: Caramel, Sugar cane, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka, Vetiver
Story and Positioning
Conceived to evoke a pirate tale on black waters, the composition pairs a rum accord with strong coffee and a sly cyanide twist that nods to bitter almond, then resolves in sugar cane and sandalwood for a sweet reward. It lives within The Cellars family alongside Straight to Heaven white cristal, Intoxicated, and Gold Knight, offering a modern boozy gourmand for evening wear and special occasions. A collectible Anniversary Edition arrived in 2022, expanding its legend.
Bottle and Design
The bottle is finished in deep black lacquer with each side engraved in relief with the Achilles shield motif. A hand-engraved gold metal plaque fronts the glass, and the weighty build feels like a keepsake designed to last. Select collector presentations have featured a skull motif that underscores the memento mori spirit.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: ELCO S.A.S By Kilian, part of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Address: 40 48 rue Cambon, 75001 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: France
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