What's the difference between Burning Ben and Black Phantom?+
Burning Ben is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Strangers Parfumerie (2018) dominated by Leather accords. Black Phantom is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from By Kilian (2017) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 4 accords: Warm Spicy, Coffee, Woody, Sweet.
Which is better, Burning Ben or Black Phantom?+
By community rating, Burning Ben scores 4.07/5 vs Black Phantom at 4.08/5. On r/fragrance, Burning Ben sits at 7.8/10 (positive) while Black Phantom is 6.2/10 (mixed). Burning Ben's standout strength: Nutty and spicy profile without excessive sweetness. Black Phantom's standout strength: Great performance and longevity. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Burning Ben and Black Phantom smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Burning Ben: Strangers Parfumerie receives positive recognition within the community, particularly for their coffee and nutty gourmand fragrances that avoid cloying sweetness. 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.
Which lasts longer, Burning Ben or Black Phantom?+
Black Phantom: Great performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Burning Ben vs Black Phantom?+
Burning Ben scores highest for winter wear; Black Phantom scores highest for winter wear. Burning Ben leans evening, Black Phantom leans evening.
