
Paco Rabanne Phantom in Red
Curated by the Scent File EditorWe list no match for Phantom in Red yet. This page covers the original: what it smells like, where to buy it, and the three closest scents that have a match.
What it smells like
Saffron and plum liquor hit hard upfront — richly boozy, slightly medicinal, immediately demanding attention. Bergamot sharpens the edges without lightening the mood much. The heart is where it settles into something more wearable: lavender and sage pull it toward an almost barbershop-meets-smoky-den territory, with orange blossom adding a thread of sweetness that keeps it from going fully austere. The dry-down leans heavily into oud, tobacco, and benzoin over amberwood — warm, resinous, and persistent. Sillage is substantial; this isn't a skin scent. — Best worn in cold weather by someone who wants to fill a room before they speak.
Our own description, written from the note list. How loud it is and how long it lasts are our read, not owner reports.
- Family
- Oriental · Fresh · Floral
- For
- Masculine
Closest scents that have a match
These share the most notes with Phantom in Red and each has a match. They are different perfumes, not matches for Phantom in Red.
4 notes in commonsaffron · bergamot · orange blossom · benzoin

4 notes in commonsaffron · amberwood · benzoin · oud

Al Qiam Gold
3 notes in commonbergamot · orange blossom · tobacco

Ambery Lavender
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