Dark Knight

I like this one quite a bit, I don't reach for it often but it's a favorite and a wonderfully attractive scent. I didn't know if I wanted to sample this one or not, reviews seemed mixed, had no clue what to expect reading the notes. I had just started getting into fragrances by way of Alexandria in March, I had started with 2 sample kits. The second order I picked up 3 more sample packs this was one I decided to get with that order. I actually smelled this not knowing what it was because come to find out, also in that order I got a sample of crystal peak, (Creed silver mountain water), it was actually the dark night juice in the crystal peak sample. It was the first sample I tried, I was blown away by what I was smelling. Now mind you I really had no idea what I was smelling then or what silver mountain water was supposed to smell like but I was under the impression this was it and I ordered a bottle of crystal peak the next day. A few days later I make my way around to the dark knight, I spray it on my hand, and I'm saying to myself this smells like something, identical to something else, and it just clicked, the crystal peak sample. (I already had a bottle on its way). So I didn't know what was what, I emailed Alexandria, they asked for a picture and from the color of the liquid determined I had 2 samples of the dark knight, 1 labeled crystal peak. So I was a but frustrated but they told me I could keep the bottle of crystal peak when it arrived and sent me a bottle of the dark knight free for the inconvenience. Turns out crystal peak is one of my least favorites, terrible performance, very weak, smell is not bad just awful performance. Long story Not short, before I began to get a better sense of different notes in fragrances, just going off what smelled great for me, this one really stood out. Now I can definitely pick out the chocolate, the caramel, a bit of coffee not so much rum but it's blended very well, one of the best gourmands I've tried. It's definitely more of a cool weather scent or night time scent, I like to wear it to work at times, it works well, I'm a baker and gourmand scents feel right in that environment. This thing lasts and lasts, I have no idea how the previous review said this doesn't last, perhaps a bad sample or needs to sit and be retested (yes if you've read like I did and thought it to be a bogus claim, sometimes these fragrances need to sit and macerate , I've experienced it to be true myself). There's been a handful of fragrances I've tried from this house I was ready to email them because I couldn't smell much of anything and after sitting a couple weeks and actually wearing the fragrances not just spraying on your hand, mostly everything from this house has pretty good if not excellent performance. When I was trying to figure out if this was the same as the sample I had labeled crystal peak, I had 2 wool hats, I sprayed 1 sample on one hat and one on the other. The hats smelled like dark night for over a week I think I smelled them 8 days later and still could smell it. The projection is also enormous, it will cloud a room up easily. Overall I really like this one, beautifully blended gourmand, probably up near if not in top 10 I've tried from Alexandria out of 155 of them.

I have this, Dua Black Widow, the Black Phantom take from Oil Perfumery, and another take from a Perfumer on Etsy. They all smell very similar, and my sample of Black Phantom is also in tune with these. Of the above mentioned, the Oil Perfumery take struggles most, because it stays very linear in the scent profile. With that out of the way, this is a great interpretation of the real item. I bought my 30ml well over a year ago, and only just started using it. I have noticed that Alexandria are now up to a third bottle line for production, which I believe is their way of focusing on improvements. The colour on this has proceeded to get darker, and I have heard that allowing these to age is beneficial, though I can’t say that this is really accurate, I will say that my Royal Equestrian gets stronger as time has elapsed and is an impressive Layton clone, as was Jazz Club (California Blues). I get the Rum, it is boozy and rich, I also get a refined caramel sugar note, melting sweetness but more inline with a dark chocolate richness (not a heavy sweet note) which I also get. I even pick up a gentle sandalwood that brings things altogether. This has depth, and while the booze is prominent, the scent is very exotic and performs amazingly well. I agree that if it was any louder it would become cloying, this is balanced very well. I feel this is extremely close to the real item, and worth getting to experience what Killian has created. As with most clone houses this is not necessarily a cheap approach, but this type of fragrance is not likely to be an everyday wear, so this is a cost effective way to get the experience. Some people have a “Great” nose and will pick up details others may miss, just as some people are very sensitive to certain notes that they may find repulsive while others will quite enjoy. When it comes to clone reviews, the criticism seems very divided, and that is certainly fair. For myself, as I experienced with “Aventus” the many many clones I had hit certain marks, some are good, some pretty awful, but you could tell the direction they were going. So if I have four clones, that are all very much in line with one another, I have to believe they were on the right track? Just as it was for Aventus, Layton and now Black Phantom after testing the real item I have to say the clones come in damn close. In the end, if your budget restricts you from buying the real item, or if you just find it hard to come by for purchase, this is a nice take on the scent. I LOVE FRAGRANCES, I enjoy exploring, it has become an addiction many here share I am certain. I hope to give informative reviews here to aid people in making a decision to purchase items for their collection no matter the size. Thanks to everyone that contributes, as you have all helped me many times over when making a purchase, and some have become my go to reviewers due to their consistency here. Hopefully my review is useful as I have not shared the experiences that many below stated with this clone, it could be a batch variation, or just a personal interpretation they have had, but for me this Alexandria offering is again a win.

Well,well,well...I 'm gonna hype this fragrance to the stars !!! I 'm collecting fragrances for the last 5 years.I 've scored 2009 vintage La Nuit de L'Homme, a 2010 vintage silver collar DHI, a 2017 DHP and I own a few niche . I have never been so imperessed with a perfume as I am with Dark Knight! Forget beast mode.This is Godzilla mode potency ,both in longevity and projection. I keep this in a drawer, and whenever I open it , it fills my room.I don't even have to remove the cap.!! Two sprays of this on skin or clothes sometimes feel to much... Now , comparison to Killian's Black Phantom. I tested Black Phantom yesterday,recent batch, in Killian's counter. Honestly, they are identical...with Dark Knight being the better choise. Why? Because Dark Knight literally DEVOURS Black Phantom when it comes to projection and lasting power. For me the only category that Killian's fragrance prevails is the presentation , the fancy bottle. In every other comparison, Alexandria's offering is the better choise. And NO, I am not some Hany's relative or friend. I am a guy who got sick of greedy companies ripping us off by offering watered down and reformulated perfumes. And I feel grateful to Alexandria Fragrances for this masterful ,yet so affordable creation. To Hany Hafez and Alexandria I say: 1) never discontinue or reformulate this gem! 2)fix some packaging issues.My bottle(55ml) came not in a box but in a pouch, and the plastic interior of the cap was detached from the wooden casing.... 3)consider your European fans and customers .Maybe it is time for an Alexandria EU branch. Personally ,I had to wait 2 months(shipping&customs) to receive my bottle... Actually,the main reason I haven't ordered more of your fragrances is the long waiting factor. Epilogue. One of my best blind buys ever!!! Tremendous value and quality!!

I fell in love with Black Phantom, however, the price per ml was simply too much for me to justify the purchase. Naturally I was looking for alternatives and I was happy to discover Dark Knight from a brand yet unknown to me. Blind bought it and prayed I wouldn’t regret. I own a number of (alleged) clones of popular fragrances. When I like a certain fragrance, I like to explore similar scents and sometimes cheaper alternatives for more casual wearing. With most clones/dupes it’s kinda hit or miss, more often the latter. Sometimes they smell relatively similar, in most cases they don’t. I knew what it should smell like but I didn’t actually have a chance to test Dark Knight since it had to be ordered online. Naturally I was a bit skeptical about how close it comes to Black Phantom. As soon as it arrived I tore the box open, quickly sprayed on my arm and was instantly blown away. This is hands down the best clone of any fragrance clones I’ve ever smelled. I own a small decant of Black Phantom which I sprayed on my other arm. I cannot really tell the difference. The scent is a beautiful and seductive gourmand, totally unisex. The caramel and coffee are quite prominent to my nose. I also get whiffs of bitter almond especially in the opening. I don’t really smell any rum, but somehow I typically don’t really detect any boozy notes in fragrances that claim to have them. Longevity and projection are comparable to the Black Phantom decant I own, perhaps even slightly better. I only regret having not discovered Dark Knight a bit earlier, since it is now getting warmer now and I’ll have to wait at least half a year to be able to enjoy wearing it. I’m also curious how good the other Alexandria releases are, I’m already contemplating a few other ones.

SCENT OF THE DAY: Much like the mysteries of the Great Pyramids; Dark Knight by Alexandria offers an intoxicating, dark and mysterious gourmand fragrance. For those who are new to Alexandria Fragrances, Dark Knight is a near indistinguishable inspiration of Kilian’s Black Phantom. During my testing of these fragrances I discovered both are near identical with the exception of one very important factor, longevity. Dark Knight opens with heady notes of chocolate and rum, drying down with a caramel, coffee and sandalwood accord. Dark Knight is a sweet boozy fragrance with depth that is warm, spicy and seductive. Dark Knight is a unisex fragrance and perfect for anytime of the year however, I believe Dark Knight is very masculine and better suited for Fall and Winter seasons. Longevity: I get about 8+ hours of longevity with Dark Knight. Disclosure: With Dark Knight having such a potent aroma, two to three sprays should suffice. Pricing and Alternatives: At the time of this review , Dark Knight can be purchased from Alexandriafragrance.com in two different sizes; 1oz for $39.99 or 2oz for $59.99. If you'd rather purchase the fragrance that ispired Dark Knight, Black Phantom can be purchased at many big box retail stores, i.e. Nordstrom, Saks and Neiman Marcus for about $295.99. Final thoughts: Dark Knight is an overall well-blended fragrance that does not lack depth or quality . For the price, it’s an absolute must have in any fragrance collection. Alexandria produces many original and inspired fragrances comparable to top tier fragrance houses, however, Dark Knight is an absolute beauty and takes my number one spot from the house of Alexandria.