Fragrance Inspired by Kilian Black Phantom — Midnight Oud
Midnight Oud is our fragrance inspired by Kilian Black Phantom. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
Scent comparison
| Original: Kilian Black Phantom | Midnight Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Oud, Sandalwood, Vanilla | Oud, Sandalwood, Vanilla |
| Heart notes | Caramel, Chocolate, Coffee | Caramel, Chocolate, Coffee |
| Base notes | Almond | Almond |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $50.00 |
Why it matches
Midnight Oud tracks Kilian Black Phantom through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Oud, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Caramel, Chocolate. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 91%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Midnight Oud a good Kilian Black Phantom dupe?
- Yes — Midnight Oud overlaps Kilian Black Phantom by about 90.6% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Oud, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Caramel). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Midnight Oud smell like?
- It opens with Oud, Sandalwood, Vanilla, a heart of Caramel, Chocolate, Coffee, drying down to Almond — mirroring the Kilian Black Phantom arc.
- How long does Midnight Oud last?
- As a eau de parfum, Midnight Oud gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Kilian Black Phantom.
- How much cheaper is it than Kilian Black Phantom?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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Arabiva Fragrances · Midnight Oud. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.