Phantom Legion by Rabanne

I noticed it, but the lemon isn’t there; it’s just lavender, vanilla, and that earthy note I can’t stand anymore. I like the camouflaged design, but the scent is more earthy than the original Phantom. My verdict: never again.

Bad press online, but in person it smells good. It’s not citrusy as claimed; I only detect vanilla and lavender, perhaps a hint of lemon at first. I wear it in the cold; it’s ideal for winter. Two or three sprays cover well, leaving a trail of a metre and lasting over seven hours.

What more is there to say? It smells citrusy, sweet, and super simple. I wear it for trips to the supermarket or walking around the house. I give it a 7 out of 10.

I don’t understand the negativity. Perhaps it’s the robot or the YouTube videos, but I absolutely love it. It smells of smoky lavender with acidic lemon and earth, which then sweetens. It’s one of my favourites. The longevity isn’t beastly (6-7 hours and 1.5 hours projection), but if you give it time, it improves to 8 hours and 2 hours. I found it at half price and have no regrets.

Delicious, fabulous, a masterpiece! The notes combine perfectly. It opens with that ‘lemon enthusiasm’ that puts you in a good mood. In the base, there is smoke, but not heavy; rather mysterious and versatile. At 30, it makes me smell like a friendly, playful adult, not old. Much better than the classic Phantom. Sometimes it smells of chocolate. Excellent longevity. Micro off.

I think there’s a flaw in how it’s rated; it needs more time to be properly appreciated. Longevity isn’t everything; the scent is, and it’s worth every penny you pay. Best wishes!

I picked it up at half the original price and it smells fantastic: citrus opening with lemon and lavender, top-notch trail. As it dries down, it’s smoky lavender, with less projection; it lasts 1h30-2h if it’s hot (evaporates quickly), but on my skin it reaches 6 hours and at school up to 7-8 hours. On clothes it’s brilliant: the collar of my t-shirt smells good for two days in a row, until I wear it again. Ideal to use every 2 or 3 days, or daily if you don’t have anything else. Scent 8.5/10, longevity and trail 7/10, versatility 8.5/10, suitable for school and going out.

Let’s see: I love this perfume. I tested it several times in retail and it smells rich, better than the original Phantom. The presentation is 10/10, and the synthetic notes are well balanced. It’s for daily wear, suitable for all seasons; it doesn’t invade or become cloying. REAFFIRMED: it smells delicious. I bought it on offer, so it works out well, but the normal price (almost $100 or $150) isn’t worth it due to the longevity. After three hours it’s skin scent and fades. If you reapply, it lasts over seven hours. Recommendation: if you catch it on offer for under $80, buy it and prepare to reapply. If it’s $150, then it’s only worth it, knowing you’ll have to put it on again every three or four hours. Cheers.

Hello! I finally have the bottle and it smells wonderful. I used to glance at it suspiciously because other Armani Diamonds special editions, Acqua di Gio Absolu, and others had disappointed me, but this Phantom version has really surprised me. It’s slightly more woody, less sweet, fresher, and has better projection—exactly what the original lacked. The longevity is decent, around 7 hours, without falling into that heaviness typical of PR perfumes like One Million Prive. All in all, an excellent fragrance, buy it!

They’re saying they hate it before it’s even out—everything alright at home?