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05/13/2024
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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.
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.
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