ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom vs Dossier Musky Violet

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Byredo Mojave Ghost.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom costs £39 and Dossier Musky Violet costs £49, so ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom is £10 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (6%). ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Dossier Musky Violet is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Byredo Mojave Ghost.

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom

Desert Phantom is ALT. Fragrances' comparison to Byredo Mojave Ghost, the musky floral built around the real desert shrub of the same name that's become one of Byredo's most enduringly popular releases.

Dossier Musky Violet

Musky Violet is Dossier's interpretation of Byredo Mojave Ghost, combining watery fruit and violet leaf with iris, rose, white flowers and a smooth musk and sandalwood base.

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom, dupe of Byredo Mojave GhostDossier Musky Violet, dupe of Byredo Mojave Ghost

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances Desert PhantomDossier Musky Violet
Overall rating7.4/10 · 1 reviewNo rating
Longevity6.8/10No rating
Projection6.2/10No rating
Scent accuracy8.2/10No rating
Value for money8.5/10No rating
Price£39£49
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byByredo Mojave GhostByredo Mojave Ghost

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom

Top Notes

  • Sapodilla
  • Ambrette

Heart Notes

  • Magnolia
  • Violet
  • Sandalwood

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Cedar

Dossier Musky Violet

Top Notes

  • Watermelon
  • Green Apple
  • Peach

Heart Notes

  • Violet Leaf
  • Iris
  • Jasmine
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Sandalwood
  • Cedarwood
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Sandalwood

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom lists Sapodilla, Ambrette, Magnolia, Violet, Ambergris and Cedar that Dossier Musky Violet does not.

Dossier Musky Violet lists Watermelon, Green Apple, Peach, Violet Leaf, Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Musk, Cedarwood and Vetiver that ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom

  • Violet

Dossier Musky Violet

  • Musky
  • Fruity
  • Violet
  • Powdery
  • Woody
  • Green
  • Floral

Both share Violet. Dossier Musky Violet also lists Musky, Fruity, Powdery, Woody, Green and Floral.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom

  • Clean
  • Warm

Dossier Musky Violet

  • Soft
  • Fresh
  • Comforting
  • Intimate
  • Modern

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom lists Clean and Warm. Dossier Musky Violet lists Soft, Fresh, Comforting, Intimate and Modern.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom

  • Signature
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Everyday

Dossier Musky Violet

  • Everyday
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Layering
  • Casual

Both share Office, Spring and Everyday. ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom also lists Signature, Social, Daytime and Summer. Dossier Musky Violet also lists Layering and Casual.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom

  • Long lasting

Dossier Musky Violet

  • Soft Projection
  • Moderate Longevity
  • Skin Scent

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom lists Long lasting. Dossier Musky Violet lists Soft Projection, Moderate Longevity and Skin Scent.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom

  • Powdery floral

Dossier Musky Violet

  • Fruity musky skin scent

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom lists Powdery floral. Dossier Musky Violet lists Fruity musky skin scent.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom (6.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom (6.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom (£39)

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom has 1 community review and Dossier Musky Violet has 0.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom or Dossier Musky Violet?

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom costs £39 and Dossier Musky Violet costs £49, so ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom is £10 cheaper.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom and Dossier Musky Violet share?

They share 1 note: Sandalwood.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom and Dossier Musky Violet?

ALT. Fragrances Desert Phantom is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Office, Spring, Summer and Everyday. Dossier Musky Violet is tagged for Everyday, Office, Spring, Layering and Casual.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

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