Short answer: D&E Dark Mocha is our Extrait de Parfum take on Kilian Black Phantom. Prices run from £14.99 (5ml sample) to £44.95 (50ml), against about £228 for 50ml of the original. Shop Dark Mocha →
- Smells like: rum-soaked dark chocolate, coffee and caramel on a vanilla and sandalwood base.
- Best for: cold evenings, dinner dates and anyone who loves a dark gourmand.
- Honest note: inspired by, not an exact clone.
Kilian Black Phantom (full name Black Phantom Memento Mori) is one of the best-known gourmand perfumes in luxury fragrance. Its black, skull-themed presentation and its rich, boozy sweetness made it a social media favourite, but at around £228 for 50ml it is a serious spend, which is why so many people search for a Kilian Black Phantom dupe in the UK.
What does Kilian Black Phantom actually smell like?
- Top: Rum
- Heart: Dark Chocolate, Coffee, Almond, Heliotrope
- Base: Caramel, Sugar Cane, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka, Vetiver
It opens with a warm rum accord, then settles into bittersweet chocolate and roasted coffee, with almond and heliotrope adding a soft, powdery edge. The base is sweet and woody, with caramel and sugar cane resting on sandalwood and vanilla.
Why people look for a Kilian Black Phantom dupe
The main reason is price. Spending over £200 on a single bottle is out of reach for many people, and a scent this sweet and heavy is often worn in colder months, so you want enough to enjoy it. Others simply want to try the style first without committing to a full luxury bottle. A 5ml sample at £14.99 lets you do exactly that.
Kilian Black Phantom vs Dark Mocha at a glance
| Kilian Black Phantom | D&E Dark Mocha | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About £228 for 50ml | £14.99 (5ml) to £44.95 (50ml) |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Style | Rum, chocolate and coffee gourmand | Rum, chocolate and coffee gourmand |
| Sizes | 50ml, 100ml | 5ml, 12ml roller, 15ml, 30ml, 50ml |
Introducing Dark Mocha - Insp by Kilian Black Phantom
Dark Mocha is built around the same idea: boozy rum, dark chocolate, coffee and caramel over vanilla and woods. It is priced at £14.99 for a 5ml sample, £19.99 for the 12ml roller or 15ml, £34.99 for 30ml and £44.95 for 50ml. As an Extrait de Parfum it carries a higher concentration of perfume oil than a standard Eau de Parfum, which generally means a richer, longer-lasting wear and a little goes a long way. Try Dark Mocha from £14.99 →
Being upfront about the comparison
Dark Mocha is inspired by Kilian Black Phantom, not an exact clone or replica. It is our own composition in the same gourmand family, so you may notice differences in sweetness, the balance of coffee and chocolate, or how the rum opens. If you want to compare, start with the 5ml sample and judge it on your own skin.
Longevity and projection
Sweet gourmands with vanilla and woody bases tend to last well, and an Extrait concentration helps. Expect a good number of hours on skin, with noticeable but not overpowering projection, especially in cooler weather. Skin type, application and climate all make a difference, so results vary.
The verdict
If you love the idea of Kilian Black Phantom but not the £228 price tag, Dark Mocha is a low-risk way to enjoy a rum, chocolate and coffee gourmand from just £14.99. It will not be identical, but it captures the same cosy, dessert-after-dark spirit. If you also like Kilian's other styles, see our Kilian Angels' Share dupe guide. Shop Dark Mocha →
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Kilian and Black Phantom are trademarks of their respective owners. D&E Fragrances is not affiliated with them. Dark Mocha is its own original composition inspired by the fragrance family.