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.

I have Dark Knight sprayed on the back of my left hand and Black Phantom (from a decant supplied by Sad Muppet - thank you!) on the back of my right. They are similar - but there are differences. On spritzing, these are my first impressions: 1. Black Phantom is sweeter and (in my opinion) smells more "feminine". 2. Dark Knight is woodier and drier - this leans masculine. 3. I am getting a LOT more sweet caramel from Black Phantom and I'd describe it as a gourmand fragrance. 4. The coffee note in Dark Knight is stronger than in BP. 5. Black Phantom is boozier. 6. There's an undertone to Dark Knight - almost like petrol or one of its byproducts - which I am picking up if I sniff my hand from too close; I don't like that much (I can't smell it from further away and don't walk around with my nose buried in the perfumed areas of my skin, so it's not an issue). I become accustomed (and therefore almost "nose-blind") to Black Phantom within 30 minutes, whereas I can still smell Dark Knight. This experiment needs to be repeated, but I am reasonably sure that - as of this moment - I prefer Dark Knight to Black Phantom. It's fair to say I was not expecting this outcome. ETA. After five hours, I can't really tell difference between the two - but Dark Knight still projects further and smells stronger (on me). Edited again: I could still smell DK on my hand 12 hours after spraying, despite multiple washings; BP was a distant memory.

Okay buckle up soldiers here I go: This is a amazing clone of Black Phantom. The opening is a bit different, with a hint of a bitter almond. I actually like this more than BP's opening because I think it's more masculine. Dry down smells nearly identical. My friend and I did a side by side comparison and could barely tell the difference. We concluded DK has a bit more almond and a bit less sugar than BP. This is the best clone I have smelled, and highly recommend if you are looking for an alternative. In terms of the fragrance itself, I really enjoy it. The dark chocolate is prominent and smells sweet but not too feminine. Note that if you are an overweight person, I would highly urge you to stay away from this fragrance. It is only for those who are in immaculate physical condition and I would not want you to be tempted to eat yourself. Continuing, the performance is good not amazing. I have to spray it on my skin, because it smells a little strange on my clothes (less sweet more almond/woody). That takes away from the sillage, but the longevity is still top tier (8 hours). It is better in cooler weather, just because it's a sexy sweet fragrance. Overall my best purchase, please gatekeep this to real G's only. I will be inflicting this fragrance upon everybody I know whether they like it or not (they will love it, it smells like chocolate).

Wow...my 10ml sampler arrived today at lunch. I ran home to get it out of the mailbox and boy oh boy was I NOT disappointed!! (NOTE: I have never smelled Black Phantom) On opening spray you're hit with a wave of chocolate!! Then as it settles the caramel makes it's presence known and just envelopes you in this chocolatey caramelly cloud. Then the Almond and Coffee join the party and hoop it up with the Caramel and Chocolate and you have a grand party of scents going on that is bound to draw in anyone that is hungry, thinking about a snack, likes eating, likes fragrances, adores chocolate, adores coffee or just has a nose!! This lasts all day on you also! I love NOT having to carry around a travel sprayer to top-up on a fragrance. Put a few sprays of this on skin, and two on clothes...WHOOOWEE!!! You're going to smell GREAT all day! 17NOV22 Welp...tried it again this morning and it's chocolaty heaven! I GOTTA get a huge bottle of this! The coffee note in it is even amazing...this smoky roasted coffee note that is just so rich and dark and smoky and reminds me of when I worked at a Coffee Shop in Manhattan for a month back when I was a teenager. Loved the smell of that place even though I hated the job...lol 23NOV22 100ml bottle ordered! Come to daddy....

Alexandria Fragrances has done nothing but impressed me so far! I have not tried Black Phantom so this review will not be comparing Black Knight to Black Phantom. The opening smelled like nothing I have smelled before. To me, I get a blast of almond followed by the chocolate and caramel coming through. Once the fragrance dries down, it becomes an elegant blend of chocolate, rum, smoke, and woods. The ingredients in this fragrance smell very high quality! I am so happy I decided to blind buy this. This scent could easily be unisex but I would say it leans very slightly masculine. Alexandria's new packaging is also amazing! I purchased a 100ml bottle, it is a heavy blue glass bottle with a well designed front logo. The cap is a golden color and is also heavy as well. I am very impressed with the improvements to the presentation. I am very impressed with the performance! I sprayed 1 spray on my arm at 6:30 pm to test performance. The next morning around 10:00 am, I still smelled the fragrance in the air! I know performance can vary between people due to skin chemistry, but this performs like a beast on me. This is easily a 10/10 fragrance for me.

Here's a "Black Phantom By Kilian vs. Alexandria Fragrances Dark Knight" comparison/review from a novice nose: Scent profile: The opening is about 85% accurate. All of Black Phantom's notes are present, but the rum is slightly less pronounced, while the almond, dark chocolate, and coffee notes are noticeably amplified, making AF's interpretation less sweet and a tad more bitter. However, as it dries down, the sweeter notes (particularly caramel/sugar) become more prominent, and Dark Knight becomes so similar (+95%) to Black Phantom that I can hardly tell them apart. Performance: Dark Knight far outperforms the newer batches of Black Phantom, which have become considerably less potent. I easily get 8+ hours of longevity and 2-3 hours of strong projection with 3 sprays. Conclusion: Considering the price and performance difference, I would gladly choose Dark Knight over Black Phantom.

This is absolutely delicious! Main things the nose will pick up on are the coffee, chocolate, spices and a sort of "cotton candy" sweetness. Whatever "woods" are in here give of a thick sweet creamy slightly resinous oudish vibe (arab people picked up in it). It leaves a strong trail, permeates far and forms a strong airy "aura" around the wearer. These closer someone gets, the more they smell. Projection is strong at least two arms lengths for at least 7 hours. The original Black Phantom i'd day is richer/thicker leaning a tad bit more into that mocha coffee oriented vibe whereas this dupe is smoother/balanced with the aspects. OG is more of a statement whereas this is more refined, both being unique/standout/classy frags. Not just my opinion, feedback at work and with friends. More people lean to Dark Knight overall. Performance: 8/10 Scent: 8.5/10

I find it fascinating when revisiting a scent how we may change our view. I had in the past viewed this as Gourmand, but did not find it particularly sweet, as the category usually suggests. Wearing this today for the first time in roughly a year, and this is VERY masculine and dark. Boozy with a touch of unrefined sugar cane sweetness. This is an attention grabber, and mysterious, still a unique offering in my collection because it avoids the heavy sweet notes giving a rather undefined “what is that” profile. Projection is respectable, and longevity is very good for me. I think the best feature of this is your scent trail, it captures people’s attention. It might not be a like for everyone exposed to it, but similar to MM Jazz Club, it is certainly going to be interesting. This is a love still, it’s what makes this hobby so fun for me.

Didn't think I would like this better than Black Phantom but here we are. Less coffee in the opening and slightly benzoic immediately on spraying but hardly noticeable after a few minutes. After ten minutes or so the complexity of the rum really comes to the fore while the chocolate slowly backs out. The rum, caramel/sugar and almond are strong in the middle and the sandalwood lingers as a basenote. While I miss the stronger coffee note in BP, I consider an acceptable loss given the balance of BK. An affordable niche-quality scent.

This little bottle really packs a punch. I waited for the summer to be over and swedish cooler weather to start, since I feel this scent more of a cooler weather perfume. It’s sweet, caramely, boozy, smokey, a very warming fragrance. And it really lasts. It is an unfortunate thing, from all of the perfumes I have, this on is the most long lasting. Wearing this, I feel like sitting in a warm wooden cabin, in an old leather armchair, with fire crackling in the fire place, aromas of caramel and rum reaching me from the kitchen.

smell: this is very complex yet it feels so simple fragrance. i mean it is very well blended notes, in the air it feels like simple lactonic gourmand, but as your nose come closer man you’ll find it a lot of happening here (this is niche quality). rating: 9 of 10. projection: 6ft+ (very easy to fill the room), please be aware and carefully numbered your sprays because it’s so strong. and potent. longevity: easy 10 hrs+ occasion: any occasion (formal and casual, indoor and outdoor). not suitable for: none (very versatile).

Well let me tell you something – upon first spray there was something that was really bad smelling, and I told myself "omg what is that?", but after 1 minute it disappeared, and left a sexy beautiful chocolate scent. This is really great fragrance, got me a compliment at work already (from a girl). Never smelled the OG but let me tell you this is something VERY unique, and gorgeous. Great for winter, and even summer night. I think it's unisex but leans masculine. This is a 8.5/10 for sure.

Throwing in my $0.02 because I don't understand where the negative reviews are coming from. Maybe it doesn't work on their skin chemistry but on my skin it smells wonderful. Hitting all the notes listed...caramel, dark chocolate, almond...just a blast of all those yummy sweet stuff that I am not allowed to have in edibles anymore. If you like those notes you will smile with this. Update: 2 hours later the gourmet notes calm down just a bit, now I can start to smell the boozy rum note.

I've let mine macerate for over six months and there's a difference. It opens with a lot of rum. This is overwhelming for a while until it transitions into the chocolate, caramel and very light coffee scent that we are more familiar with in Black Phantom. It's sillage rapidly drops off after the rum fades but the longevity is off the charts. Like 24 hours. It's fine without maceration but a real gem if you can wait.

I tried By Kilian Black Phantom and Dark Knight side by side (left hand and right hand). Dark Knight is a perfect imitation of Black Phantom. Longevity and silage are great. Highly highly recommend purchasing this fragrance if purchase price is unreasonable for Black Phantom. Alexandria Fragrances hit a home run (out the park)!

Spot on to Black Phantom. I owned a sample of BP, and really enjoyed it. Took a chance on my first Alexandria and I’m glad I did. For 1/4 of the cost, I got literally the same thing as the Kilian but with slightly better performance. It’s a no brainer, so if you like Black Phantom, you WONT be disappointed in this