Sea NotesOpens with
Mineral notesHeart
Vanilla BeanDries down to
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Phantom Elixir
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, in a dimly lit Parisian café late at night.
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Phantom ElixirMid-range · $40–100
38%Similar accords, often for lessBohemian Sunset In Barcelona · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares sea notes and mineral notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Phantom Elixir, launched by Rabanne in 2025 and crafted by perfumers Anne Flipo, Juliette Karagueuzoglou, and Paul Guerlain, is a Woody Aquatic fragrance that captures the essence of Paris at night. The scent opens with Sea Notes and Mineral notes, creating a crisp marine accord that feels like walking along the Seine under the city's twinkling lights. As it develops, the richness of Oud adds depth and warmth, while Vanilla Bean softens the blend into a sophisticated elixir.
Apply one or two sprays to ensure that the crisp Sea Notes and Mineral notes are noticeable initially. Over time, the rich Oud and Vanilla Bean will emerge, making this scent particularly suited for evening wear.
Fig. 01 — Phantom Elixir, Rabanne
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Anne Flipo
Elegance distilledAnne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.
“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”
Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
Co-created with Juliette Karagueuzoglou and Paul Guerlain
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 18%.