Sword Dancer vs Black Phantom

Sword Dancer is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Haute Fragrance Company HFC (2018) dominated by Woody accords. Black Phantom is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from By Kilian (2017) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy, Rum.

By community rating, Sword Dancer scores 4.11/5 vs Black Phantom at 4.08/5. Black Phantom's standout strength: Great performance and longevity. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Rum, Rum, Sandalwood. Black Phantom: Black Phantom is a divisive gourmand fragrance with strong performance that appeals to some but disappoints others who find it too cloying and overly hyped.

Black Phantom: Great performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Sword Dancer scores highest for fall wear; Black Phantom scores highest for winter wear. Sword Dancer leans evening, Black Phantom leans evening.