Fruity
Unconventional
Notescalamugun powdermelonmetallic notes
Tags
#sweet
Style
unisex
Fantômas was the ruthless and elusive antihero of a series of blockbuster French crime novels in the early 20th century. Sophisticated and sadistic, the villain was a chameleon who always got the better of his enemies. The extrait de parfum named for him follows in his enigmatic footsteps, a smooth, thick melon and cashmeran blend that is simultaneously soothing and sinister. Jelly beans made from plastic? Or the smell of the rubber gloves on the hands about to squeeze the air from your throat? You decide — if you live long enough.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Fantomas suits a close conversation that takes an unexpected turn: the first impression is sweet melon, but a metallic, synthetic edge unsettles that familiarity. Its register is playful without being innocent, lending an otherwise restrained presence a quietly disconcerting detail.
How to wear
Start with one spray on skin and let the thick melon–Cashmeran texture settle before adding more. Mild or cool conditions offer a sensible starting point for its sweet, dense character; in warm weather, apply sparingly so the fruit does not dominate the metallic contrast.
Who it’s for
For wearers drawn to experimental perfumery, synthetic textures and fruit used in unexpected ways. Fantomas will appeal most to those who enjoy sweetness with an unsettling edge, rather than a straightforward gourmand or a conventional fruity fragrance.
Release year
2020
The nose
Alessandro Gualtieri is the perfumer and creative director behind Fantomas. The creator of Nasomatto and Orto Parisi, he is known for dense textures, provocative concepts and compositions that resist conventional descriptions. Nasomatto fragrances such as Black Afgano and Duro embody this uncompromising approach; Fantomas takes it into an uncanny territory where juicy fruit meets synthetic, woody-musky effects.
Nasomatto’s story
Nasomatto—Italian for “crazy nose”—is Alessandro Gualtieri’s independent exploration of obsession, instinct and sensory extremes. The house avoids conventional note pyramids, leaving each composition open to personal interpretation rather than prescribing what the wearer should smell.
Fantomas’s concept
Named after Fantômas, the elusive fictional criminal of French literature and cinema, this fragrance translates the idea of a sophisticated crime into scent. Its central image is the lingering trace of a transgression carried out with refined precision: something alluring, difficult to identify and faintly sinister.
Extra info
The oversized cap is made from walnut wood covered by a thin metal casing with four reflective sides. Its shifting reflections echo the fragrance’s elusive character, while the standard presentation contains 30 ml of extrait de parfum.
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Notescalamugun powdermelonmetallic notes
Tags
#sweet
Style
unisex
Fantômas was the ruthless and elusive antihero of a series of blockbuster French crime novels in the early 20th century. Sophisticated and sadistic, the villain was a chameleon who always got the better of his enemies. The extrait de parfum named for him follows in his enigmatic footsteps, a smooth, thick melon and cashmeran blend that is simultaneously soothing and sinister. Jelly beans made from plastic? Or the smell of the rubber gloves on the hands about to squeeze the air from your throat? You decide — if you live long enough.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Fantomas suits a close conversation that takes an unexpected turn: the first impression is sweet melon, but a metallic, synthetic edge unsettles that familiarity. Its register is playful without being innocent, lending an otherwise restrained presence a quietly disconcerting detail.
How to wear
Start with one spray on skin and let the thick melon–Cashmeran texture settle before adding more. Mild or cool conditions offer a sensible starting point for its sweet, dense character; in warm weather, apply sparingly so the fruit does not dominate the metallic contrast.
Who it’s for
For wearers drawn to experimental perfumery, synthetic textures and fruit used in unexpected ways. Fantomas will appeal most to those who enjoy sweetness with an unsettling edge, rather than a straightforward gourmand or a conventional fruity fragrance.
Release year
2020
The nose
Alessandro Gualtieri is the perfumer and creative director behind Fantomas. The creator of Nasomatto and Orto Parisi, he is known for dense textures, provocative concepts and compositions that resist conventional descriptions. Nasomatto fragrances such as Black Afgano and Duro embody this uncompromising approach; Fantomas takes it into an uncanny territory where juicy fruit meets synthetic, woody-musky effects.
Nasomatto’s story
Nasomatto—Italian for “crazy nose”—is Alessandro Gualtieri’s independent exploration of obsession, instinct and sensory extremes. The house avoids conventional note pyramids, leaving each composition open to personal interpretation rather than prescribing what the wearer should smell.
Fantomas’s concept
Named after Fantômas, the elusive fictional criminal of French literature and cinema, this fragrance translates the idea of a sophisticated crime into scent. Its central image is the lingering trace of a transgression carried out with refined precision: something alluring, difficult to identify and faintly sinister.
Extra info
The oversized cap is made from walnut wood covered by a thin metal casing with four reflective sides. Its shifting reflections echo the fragrance’s elusive character, while the standard presentation contains 30 ml of extrait de parfum.
Also featured in
For Your Best FriendGender-Bending Scents