eauKILIAN Black Phantom – “Memento Mori” Perfume

A Dark, Intoxicating Voyage of Rum, Coffee & Creamy Sandalwood

KILIAN Black Phantom – “Memento Mori” is a mysterious and seductive fragrance inspired by turbulent seas, pirate ships and hidden treasures discovered in the darkness.

Part of KILIAN PARIS's The Cellars olfactive family, Black Phantom combines the intoxicating warmth of Caribbean rum, the aromatic bitterness of coffee, the dark richness of sandalwood and a mysterious cyanide accord.

The fragrance takes the wearer on an olfactory journey through black waters and shadowy depths. It begins with a rich rum accord and caramel, develops into intense coffee, and ultimately reveals a sweet, creamy base of sugar cane and sandalwood.

Created by perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur, Black Phantom is an enigmatic fragrance built around contrast: sweetness and bitterness, danger and pleasure, darkness and sensuality.

Key Highlights

• Brand: KILIAN PARIS
• Fragrance: Black Phantom – “Memento Mori”
• Collection: The Cellars
• Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur
• Main Notes: Rum, Coffee, Sandalwood
• Top Notes: Rum, Caramel
• Heart Note: Coffee
• Base Notes: Cyanide, Sugar Cane
• Fragrance Character: Dark, Woody, Gourmand, Spicy, Sensual
• Signature Accord: Rum & Coffee
• Key Woods: Sandalwood
• Key Sweet Facet: Sugar Cane
• Origin: Made in France

The Inspiration

On turbulent seas, a mysterious pirate ship crosses black waters, disappearing into the depths of the night.

This is the world of Black Phantom – “Memento Mori.”

The fragrance reveals its treasures gradually, inviting the wearer to explore its darker and more mysterious dimensions.

The name “Memento Mori” evokes the ancient reminder of mortality: remember that life is transient.

KILIAN transforms this philosophical idea into an olfactory experience where danger and pleasure coexist. A dark coffee accord conceals a mysterious cyanide facet, while rum and sugar cane provide an unexpectedly seductive sweetness.

The result is a perfume that feels like a forbidden treasure discovered in the darkness.

The Fragrance Story

Black Phantom opens with a rich rum accord from Martinique, described by KILIAN PARIS as resembling “pirates' water.”

The rum introduces a deep, intoxicating character before meeting the powerful bitterness of coffee at the heart.

The coffee is balanced by earthy vetiver essence, creating contrast between aromatic bitterness and warm woody depth.

Then comes the fragrance's most mysterious element: a cyanide accord, intentionally presented as a dangerous and menacing facet.

The composition ultimately reveals its sweeter side through sugar cane and dark, creamy sandalwood, creating a surprisingly smooth and indulgent finish.

KILIAN PARIS describes the fragrance as a journey in which the sweetness of rum is reflected in sugar cane and combined with dark, creamy sandalwood.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes – Rum & Caramel

The opening introduces rum and caramel, creating an immediately rich and intoxicating impression.

The rum accord establishes the fragrance's dark, alcoholic warmth, while caramel introduces a subtle sweetness that softens the opening.

This combination creates a decadent first impression that feels warm, mysterious and inviting.

Heart Note – Coffee

At the heart, coffee becomes the dominant aromatic signature.

Dark, bitter and intensely roasted in character, coffee provides the fragrance with its distinctive depth.

The coffee accord is balanced by the earthy warmth of vetiver, preventing the composition from becoming simply sweet and giving it greater complexity.

Base Notes – Cyanide & Sugar Cane

The base reveals the fragrance's most intriguing contrast.

The mysterious cyanide accord introduces a dark, almond-like and menacing facet, while sugar cane brings sweetness and recalls the rum's natural origins.

The final impression is completed by dark, creamy sandalwood, creating a smooth woody foundation.

The Signature Rum & Coffee Accord

The combination of rum and coffee is at the heart of Black Phantom's distinctive identity.

The rich warmth of rum contrasts with the bitter intensity of coffee, creating a fragrance that feels both intoxicating and sophisticated.

This interplay gives Black Phantom its unmistakable personality:

• Dark
• Warm
• Bitter
• Sweet
• Woody
• Gourmand
• Mysterious
• Sensual

It is an especially compelling choice for those who enjoy rich fragrances with unusual and contrasting ingredients.

The Mysterious Cyanide Accord

The cyanide accord is one of Black Phantom's most distinctive storytelling elements.

Rather than representing literal cyanide, it is used as an olfactory concept within the fragrance to evoke danger, mystery and the idea of a hidden deadly secret.

KILIAN PARIS describes the accord as the dangerous secret concealed within the coffee, reinforcing the “Memento Mori” theme.

This dark facet contrasts with the sweetness of sugar cane and the creaminess of sandalwood, creating a fascinating tension between danger and indulgence.

Olfactive Family – The Cellars

Black Phantom belongs to KILIAN PARIS's The Cellars olfactive family.

The Cellars explores woods in their many forms, from sandalwood and cedarwood to patchouli and vetiver, while incorporating distinctive spirit-inspired ingredients such as rum, coffee, cacao, cognac and whisky.

The collection reflects Kilian Hennessy's heritage, drawing inspiration from his family's cognac cellars and the atmosphere of oak barrels saturated with eaux-de-vie.

Black Phantom represents this philosophy through its dark combination of rum, coffee, woods and sweet gourmand facets.

The Perfumer – Sidonie Lancesseur

Sidonie Lancesseur is the perfumer behind Black Phantom – “Memento Mori.”

Her composition creates a carefully controlled contrast between dark aromatic notes and creamy sweetness.

Rum and coffee establish the bold identity of the fragrance, while vetiver, cyanide, sugar cane and sandalwood create an evolving journey from danger toward indulgence.

KILIAN PARIS also identifies Sidonie Lancesseur as the perfumer of Black Phantom within The Cellars collection.

Why You'll Love It

• Dark & Mysterious: A fragrance built around secrecy, danger and hidden treasures.
• Rich Rum Accord: Creates an intoxicating opening inspired by Caribbean rum.
• Intense Coffee: Adds bitterness, depth and roasted warmth.
• Creamy Sandalwood: Provides a smooth and luxurious woody finish.
• Sugar Cane Sweetness: Adds an indulgent contrast to the darker elements.
• Distinctive Cyanide Accord: Introduces an intriguing sense of danger and mystery.
• Created by Sidonie Lancesseur: A sophisticated niche fragrance composition.
• The Cellars Collection: Reflects KILIAN Hennessy's heritage and fascination with spirits and woods.
• Refillable Luxury: KILIAN PARIS designs its perfume bottles as lasting objects that can be refilled.

A Fragrance of Darkness & Indulgence

Black Phantom is defined by contrast.

It is dark but not oppressive, sweet but not simple, powerful but refined.

The fragrance moves between:

Rum and coffee.
Bitterness and sweetness.
Danger and pleasure.
Darkness and light.
Mystery and indulgence.

Its distinctive composition makes it particularly appealing to fragrance enthusiasts who want something unconventional and immediately recognizable.

When to Wear Black Phantom

Black Phantom is especially suited to evening and colder-weather occasions.

Perfect for:

• Evening events
• Date nights
• Romantic dinners
• Cocktail evenings
• Nightlife
• Winter occasions
• Autumn evenings
• Luxury gatherings
• Special celebrations
• Formal evening events
• Intimate occasions

Its dark coffee, rum and sandalwood character makes it particularly compelling after sunset.

Perfect For

Black Phantom is ideal for fragrance lovers who appreciate:

• Rum fragrances
• Coffee perfumes
• Sandalwood fragrances
• Dark gourmand perfumes
• Woody fragrances
• Warm spicy fragrances
• Niche perfumery
• Luxurious evening fragrances
• Unusual fragrance compositions
• KILIAN PARIS perfumes
• The Cellars collection

The Black Lacquered KILIAN Bottle

The Black Phantom presentation reflects the mysterious personality of the fragrance.

KILIAN PARIS describes the perfume bottle as featuring a distinctive black lacquer finish, with meticulous engraving on each side depicting the Achilles shield.

A gold metal plate bearing the perfume name adds a refined contrast to the dark lacquered design.

The Maison's bottles are designed as lasting luxury objects and are refillable, allowing the bottle to be preserved and reused rather than discarded after the original perfume is finished.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	KILIAN PARIS
Fragrance	Black Phantom – “Memento Mori”
Collection	The Cellars
Perfumer	Sidonie Lancesseur
Main Notes	Rum, Coffee, Sandalwood
Top Notes	Rum, Caramel
Heart Note	Coffee
Base Notes	Cyanide, Sugar Cane
Fragrance Character	Dark, Woody, Gourmand, Sensual
Key Accord	Rum & Coffee
Key Woods	Sandalwood
Origin	Made in France
Bottle Finish	Black Lacquer
Bottle Design	Achilles Shield Engraving
Refillable	Yes

Ingredients

Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Water/Aqua/Eau, Isoeugenol, BHT.

Important: Ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list printed on the product packaging you receive for the most up-to-date ingredient information.