HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Phantom vs Sedley
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Phantom is the stronger performer, it projects harder and lasts longer than Sedley. Choose Phantom when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
74/100
Longevity
62/100
72/100
Sillage
55/100
60%
Day Wear
85%
40%
Night Wear
15%
35%
Spring
35%
30%
Summer
45%
20%
Autumn
12%
15%
Winter
8%
143
Value (lower price wins)
47
Phantom
Top
Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot
Heart
Apple, Sage, Geranium
Base
Vanilla, Patchouli, Woody Notes
Sedley
Top
Mint, Bergamot, Aquatic Notes
Heart
Geranium, Watery Floral, Lavender
Base
Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver
Shared Notes (4)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Phantom or Sedley better?
Phantom is the stronger performer, it projects harder and lasts longer than Sedley. Choose Phantom when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
Which lasts longer, Phantom or Sedley?
Phantom lasts longer. Phantom is rated moderate (6h - 8h) while Sedley is rated moderate (5h - 7h).
Do Phantom and Sedley smell similar?
They share 4 notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium, Patchouli. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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