Kilian Hennessy on his Collection: Black Phantom - “MEMENTO MORI“

A very 1950s scent makes its entrance, incognita and self-confident. What’s more, its thrilling irreverence makes the chest rise – as it catches breath, picks up the scent of danger, the sensual depths: here is where the perfume’s mesh operates. The body lowers its guard, seems to surrender to avoid being ensnared in the intermingled sandalwood, rum, almond and coffee – and a dash of cyanide that, from the thermal waters of Baden-Baden to #Kilian, seals a pact with the devil. Death lurking in its ambiguous darknesses, staved off, kept waiting. Captivate, the better to release. Discover #BlackPhantom “MEMENTO MORI“: Inspiration: On turbulent seas, an inescapably transient pirate ship braves black waters, leagues deep in mystery. Black Phantom “Memento Mori” reveals its hidden treasures to the curious nose in waves. Fragrance story: Rum accord from Martinique, akin to ‘pirates water’, spikes the scent of strong coffee at its heart, balanced by vetiver essence. A deadly bite of cyanide accord hides menacingly, like the smile from death itself. Smile back as sugar cane and dark, creamy sandalwood assures a trying journey holds a sweet reward. Key notes: rum accord, coffee, vetiver essence, cyanide, sugar cane, sandalwood PERFUMER Sidonie Lancesseur #MementoMori