Score
73/100

Rabanne Phantom Elixir

Elixir2025Anne Flipo, Juliette Karagueuzoglou, Paul Guerlain

“Sea salt and vanilla over polite oud — Phantom's marine flanker, designer take on niche territory.”

Phantom Elixir
vanilla
mineral
marine
$160–$210Fair value
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The take

What works

  • ●Sea notes-mineral-vanilla unique salty-marine-vanilla masculine
  • ●A daily signature with real staying power

Trade-offs

  • ●Oud note barely detectable despite the name
  • ●Juvenile controversial bottle design

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Notes

Top

Sea NotesSea Notes

Mid

Mineral notesMineral notesOudOud

Base

Vanilla BeanVanilla Bean

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

Fit

Best in spring, fall, and winter, day or night. Summer works too. Leans masculine.

When

  • Spring, 91%, best
  • Summer, 59%, works
  • Fall, 92%, best
  • Winter, 100%, best
  • Day, 88%, best
  • Night, 96%, best

Occasions

EverydayDate nightNight out

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Phantom Elixir smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Rabanne Phantom Intense, Rabanne Phantom EDT, Rabanne Phantom Parfum. Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does Phantom Elixir last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Phantom Elixir?

Phantom Elixir is best in spring, fall, and winter, day or night. Summer works too. It suits everyday wear, date nights, and nights out.

Is Phantom Elixir worth it?

At $160–$210, fine — with caveats. Sea notes-mineral-vanilla unique salty-marine-vanilla masculine. A daily signature with real staying power.