Fragrance comparison

Adorem vs Phantom

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

Adorem

NEZ

4.4682 votes

Rank #4,237 Warm SpicyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Phantom

Dumont

5.001 votes

Rank #58,917 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Adorem
Choose it for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Phantom
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Adorem2/4

Phantom2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Phantom
Sillage & projection: Phantom
Value for money: Adorem
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adorem

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AdoremNEZ

PhantomDumont

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 59%Had 2%Want 39%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPhantom

SillagePhantom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAdoremBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

balsamic92%

amber84%

smoky77%

cacao69%

woody61%

sweet100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

IncenseelemiPink Pepper

Heart

CacaoVanilla

Base

PatchouliCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperCardamomRaspberryPeachGrapefruitelemi

Heart3 to 5 hours

LeatherIncenseLavenderCaramelCashmere WoodGeraniumRose

Base8 to 12 hours

ToffeeCypriol OilVanillaAmberPatchouliCedaroak moss

InformationalShared notesIncense, elemi, Pink Pepper and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Phantom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex81

Women8

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,237

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#58,917

PerfumerStéphane Garavagno

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAdoremHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adorem by NEZ presents a striking interplay between deep, resinous incense and dry, bitter cacao. It avoids modern gourmand cliches, favoring a sophisticated, grounded profile that feels both cozy and slightly melancholic. This unisex scent performs beautifully in cooler weather, offering a refined, earthy presence th…

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Phantom by Dumont offers a rich, layered scent that balances sweet fruitiness with smoky, resinous depth. The opening introduces tart grapefruit and sweet raspberry alongside juicy peach, sparked by spicy cardamom, pink pepper, and elemi resin. As the blend settles, aromatic lavender, geranium, and rose weave into smo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adorem or Phantom?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Adorem is rated 4.46/5 from 82 votes; Phantom is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Adorem for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Phantom for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Adorem or Phantom?

Phantom lasts longest (Phantom 100/100, Adorem 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adorem or Phantom?

Phantom projects furthest (Phantom 75/100, Adorem 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adorem and Phantom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, elemi, Pink Pepper and Vanilla.

Is Adorem or Phantom better for summer or winter?

Adorem suits evening wear; Phantom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adorem and Phantom?

Adorem has top notes of Incense, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao and Vanilla, a base of Patchouli and Cedar. Phantom has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Lavender and Caramel, a base of Toffee, Cypriol Oil, Vanilla and Amber.