Phantom Parfum Rabanne 2023

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6.5 / 10 202 Ratings

A perfume by Rabanne for men, released in 2023. The scent is sweet-synthetic. It is being marketed by Puig.

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Main accords

Sweet

Synthetic

Spicy

Fruity

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Rhubarb

Lemon

Bergamot

Cardamom

Heart Notes

Cedarwood

Lavender

Geranium

Patchouli

Base Notes

Vanilla

Vetiver

Tolu balm

Perfumers

Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

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Ratings

Scent

6.5202 Ratings

Longevity

7.4168 Ratings

Sillage

7.2169 Ratings

Bottle

6.8176 Ratings

Value for money

6.5159 Ratings

Submitted by multiple users, last update on 07/26/2025.

Interesting Facts

The face of the advertising campaign is British actor Charlie Heaton.

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What the fragrance is similar to

Phantom

Wanted by Night

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1 Million Royal

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Invictus Victory

Reviews

8 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/18/2024

4
Pricing 6
Bottle 5
Sillage 6
Longevity 3
Scent

Tracershy
121 Reviews

Tracershy

2

Weak

I suspected that in the basic version I would perceive the very synthetic apple as a cheap, supposedly juicy but detergent-shampoo note. There is no apple here, but I feel the same - detergent and cheap shampoo, as if a juicy apple were dipped in such liquids. There's also something spicy, I think it's rhubarb.
Phantom Parfum is a scent a bit like Invictus, but worse. There are no earthy notes here either, which were somewhat interesting in the classic version. This edition is not only worse but also devoid of attempts to create something more interesting.
It's secondary, chemical, even more candy-candy-like and very bland, the base is a bit warmer.
I don't know who this is intended for, but probably not for adults, maybe for preschoolers?

10/17/2023

7
Pricing 10
Bottle 8
Sillage 10
Longevity 8
Scent

Spacebase
19 Reviews

Spacebase

1

This might be the droid you are looking for!

People really seem to hate the original PHANTOM by Paco Rabanne. By association I bet they'll hate the new Parfum version too. That would be a shame because despite the (allegedly horrid) robot-tle, this is a much different scent profile. A stronger, sweeter, woodier, richer beast of a fragrance.

One caviat stands in the way of a pretty brilliant and highly addicting scent however, and that is Carolina Herrera's BAD BOY. "Bad Boy" is another divisive frag in the community, and it is one I actually love. It's a unique scent and a personal compliment monster. Unfortunately PHANTOM PARFUM is so reminiscent at times to Carolina's top-seller as to nearly be deemed redundant to the uninitiated.

Where PHANTOM PARFUM separates itself from House Herrera is the performance. This juice has real staying power (8-10 hours) and out performs Bad Boy in every regard. It's impressive sillage has already become the talk of my workplace! Also, Bad Boy's more peppery, airey scent burst has been refined with creamier, smoother woods/ vetiver/ vanilla. The rhubarb off the top is just addicting.

This is a quality release from Paco Rabanne. Worth a blind-buy even... for those who are fans of the House and those that do not already own the EDT version of BAD BOY.

Even BAD BOY lovers may want to check out this one for it's stellar performance and (in my opinion) superior smell.

The bottle is really cool too! There. I said it.

01/04/2025

10
Pricing 10
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 10
Scent

Mateei
1 Review

Mateei

1

Amazing and overhated for nothing

I really like this fragrance and find it so overhated by the community. Its young, nice and different. It lasts LOOONG and the sillage is also great. It definetely deserves a higher spot in the ratings. A nice perfume for nights out, dates, you name it. Ever since i bought it i get so many compliments every time i wear it. Also the robot bottle is really cute and also refillable. I saw people saying this is for teens but in my opinion is a mature scent for every age group. Definetely underrated and WAYYYY too overhated.

05/13/2024

4
Pricing 4
Bottle 6
Sillage 7
Longevity 6
Scent

Leimbacher
497 Reviews

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Leimbacher

Very helpful Review 11

Rhubarb bombardeur

Logically, I actually wanted to test the Intense version of "Phantom" by Paco Rabanne first. But somehow it seemed meaningless on the test strip. The perfume, on the other hand, was completely different. Here, the top note seemed special, crisp and challenging. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was. But it kicked and made me curious. It was also still there on the skin and, with a little thought, could be identified as rhubarb. That's not all that commonplace, mainstream or generic, so it deserves a little praise. But is there more to come? Or just the same old phantom pains?

for me, "Phantom (Parfum)" does more right overall than the original; it is a clear step in a more pleasant and higher-quality direction. The original seemed frighteningly synthetic and unpleasant to me, even by today's youthful scent standards. This perfume is much more dignified, creamier, prettier. A chewing gum-like mass remains, but now with a little more depth and sophistication. Nothing that I would praise and add to my collection. Nothing that, in my opinion, could even begin to replace the "One Million" line for Rabanne. To be honest, I'm surprised that the entire line has been launched. I thought "Phantom" would flop and at best become a cult fragrance in twenty years' time. But maybe more people are dancing with the silver robot than I thought... I especially like the iris-like creaminess, very (watch out Taurus!) purple and almost a bit licoricey, and it keeps me happy. Paired with its bubblegum shower and the aforementioned rhubarb splash at the beginning, it's quite good. At least if you disregard the price (which, as is typical of perfumes, is always set higher). If you include it in the rating, "Phantom (Parfum)", like its brothers, is not a good buy. No matter how old you are.

Flacon: childishly blingy
Sillage: potent, but slowed down and dimmed
Shelf life: 8-10 hours - reputation and brand in mind

Conclusion: the special rhubarb explosion at the beginning should not dazzle - a Phantom remains a Phantom, a Rabanne a Rabanne. With all the pros and cons. Even as a perfume.

02/14/2024

6
Pricing 3
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 5
Scent

LouiePacard
14 Reviews

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LouiePacard

7

The robot with H.P. Baxxter megaphone!

I don't want to fall into the usual trap! I also don't want to say: Well, the bottle says it all. No, I want to be fair here! *Sweat*

Okay, tried! Sorry, the bottle and I - no! We're not going to be buddies! But hey, it's always the inner values that count in a fragrance. Let's get down to it:

"Phantom Parfum | Paco Rabanne" simply turns the values of the already known EdT to "To infinity and much further"! Anyone who had hoped that the perfumers would correct or eradicate possible "mistakes" from the EdT will be disappointed. "Phantom | Paco Rabanne" has always been roaring. In the case of "Phantom Parfum | Paco Rabanne", the famous Scooter megaphone from H.P. Baxxter was stapled firmly in front of the little robot. Which means that you have to really like the "Phantom" DNA not to go completely insane here.

"Phantom Parfum | Paco Rabanne" is MORE of everything. This fragrance screams at you. Loudest right after you spray it on, but it doesn't quiet down until the end. And that brings us to the next reason why you have to like DNA: the fragrance doesn't change. I know of few fragrances that are so blatantly linear. "Phantom" wants to rock unchanged for 10 hours - roar like Scooter. Hyper, hyper!

The mixture of rhubarb and vanilla outshines everything. In the first hour, it is very similar to the impression of a plastic mango. I don't notice the patchouli or the cedar listed in the fragrance notes.

I really, really tried! But as a conclusion to this test, I'm afraid I have to say that "Phantom Parfum | Paco Rabanne" and I probably don't go together. I can stand it, yes, but only in very small doses. For those who like synthetic fruit bombs - this fragrance is sure to trigger a sugar shock joy hop. I think on the right Dude this fragrance can certainly come good. I'm definitely not the right Dude!

Almost classic for a Paco Rabanne fragrance: overspraying is just as unforgivable with this fragrance as it is with "1 Million (Eau de Toilette) | Paco Rabanne".

I really don't like it when people bash designer fragrances. But this fragrance won't win me over. I'm probably also too old for this overall package. But for brothers who are just discovering their olfactory nose, who are just putting the Lego stuff away in the attic and who are about to shave for the first time - "Phantom Parfum | Paco Rabanne" certainly has added value for them.

Let's just look at this fragrance for what it is: a link between childhood and gentle adulthood. If you look at it that way, the playful little robot bottle doesn't seem so silly anymore. This fragrance will roar loudly over the stink of many puberty-induced teenage children's rooms. Many mothers and fathers will thank Paco Rabanne!

And...I still finished on a positive note. Phew...that's the way I like it!

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