Dupe review · Mod Fragrances
Black Opulence
The By Kilian Black Phantom profile, from Mod Fragrances.
- Smells like
- By Kilian Black Phantom
- Price
- $44.99
- Size
- —
- Per 100ml
- —
- Original per 100ml
- $610
- Made by
- Mod Fragrances
The FragDNA review · on paper
Black Opulence Mirrors Kilian’s Core, Yet Misses the Sweet Nuance
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The dupe’s listed top notes of rum, dark chocolate, coffee and sandalwood suggest a rich, boozy gourmand opening.
- Dry-down
- With sandalwood as the only base note, the dry‑down points to a woody finish without the sweeter, aromatic anchors of the original.
- Best for
- gourmand evenings
Mod Fragrances Black Opulence presents the same quartet of rum, coffee, dark chocolate and sandalwood that feature in Kilian Black Phantom, indicating a comparable backbone of warm, gourmand accords. However, the original adds almond, heliotrope, caramel, sugar cane, vanilla, Tonka Bean and vetiver, which are absent from the dupe’s listed composition, potentially altering the overall character.
The dupe is offered as an extrait, a higher concentration that may yield a more potent impression of its shared notes. Without the additional sweet and aromatic components, the fragrance may resolve to a simpler, wood‑forward dry‑down, aligning with its listed sandalwood base. Price per 100 ml is not provided, so cost comparison remains unclear.
The verdictOn paper, Black Opulence captures the core gourmand elements of Kilian Black Phantom but lacks the original’s broader sweet and aromatic palette, suggesting a leaner, more woody interpretation.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
On paper, Black Opulence is a strong bet if you want Black Phantom for less.
Mod Fragrances lists 4 of the 11 notes in Black Phantom's pyramid — rum, coffee, dark chocolate and sandalwood. What it does not list: almond, heliotrope, caramel and sugar cane.
Strength: extrait, among the most concentrated formats a dupe comes in.
At $45 it costs 85% less than Black Phantom.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Black Phantom
in bothonly in the original+ only in Black Opulence
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Mod Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
The original opens on rum, turns to coffee, dark chocolate and almond, and settles into caramel, sugar cane and vanilla. That is the brief Black Opulence is working from.
Top
- rum
Heart
- coffee
- dark chocolate
- almond
Base
- caramel
- sugar cane
- vanilla
For the one who craves a pirate's treasure of dark coffee, chocolate and boozy rum, brooding, mysterious and unabashedly dessert-sweet.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 20 twins of By Kilian Black Phantom we can price, Black Opulence is number 18 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Lattafa Ajayeb Dubai $26/100ml
- 02 Bujairami Dark Specter $33/100ml
- 03 Noted Aromas Tortuga $33/100ml
- 04 Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa $50/100ml
- 05 Chez Pierre Killer Phantom $78/100ml
- 06 Perfume Parlour Noire Illusion $89/100ml
- 07 Oakcha Libra Elixir $92/100ml
- 08 Zoha Aroma Black Phantom $108/100ml
- 09 Alexandria Fragrances Dark Knight $110/100ml
- 10 The Dua Brand Black Widow $126/100ml
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The community
What people say about Black Opulence
Rating
—How close to Black Phantom
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does Mod Fragrances Black Opulence smell like?
It is built to smell like By Kilian Black Phantom — rum up top, coffee, dark chocolate and almond in the heart, caramel, sugar cane and vanilla in the base.
Is Mod Fragrances Black Opulence a dupe of By Kilian Black Phantom?
Yes — Mod Fragrances sells it as its version of By Kilian Black Phantom.
Where can I buy Mod Fragrances Black Opulence?
It is in stock at $44.99 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.