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Altai vs The Phantom of the Opera

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

Updated 110 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Phantom of the Opera takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Altai

    Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • The Phantom of the Opera

    Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Altai3/7
The Phantom of the Opera4/7
Ratings & consensus
The Phantom of the Opera
Community sentiment
Altai
Longevity
The Phantom of the Opera
Sillage & projection
The Phantom of the Opera
Value for money
Altai
Versatility
Altai
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Phantom of the Opera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AltaiSiberian Wellness
The Phantom of the OperaParlux
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.60/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 35%Had 25%Want 40%
3.65/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%
Category winnerThe Phantom of the OperaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
12%Love
56%Like
14%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate

50 votes

32%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
30%Dislike
2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerAltaiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityThe Phantom of the Opera

SillageThe Phantom of the Opera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value39
Category winnerAltaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
sweet90%
yellow floral80%
tuberose70%
coconut60%
vanilla50%
white floral100%
yellow floral83%
sweet65%
woody48%
citrus30%
Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, yellow floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Tiare FlowerCoconut NectarBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
TuberoseBourbon VanillaWhite Musk
Notes
JasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring86
Summer100
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night22
Spring73
Summer45
Fall100
Winter91
Day33
Night100
Category winnerAltaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex31
Women69
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,524

PerfumerPierre Flores

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Phantom of the OperaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Altai is a creamy white floral with a tropical tilt. Tiare flower, coconut nectar and bergamot give it a sunny opening, then ylang-ylang, orange blossom and jasmine keep the heart lush before tuberose, vanilla and white musk settle into a soft, sweet trail. It usually reads more floral than fruity, and more easygoing …

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The Phantom of the Opera by Parlux opens with a narcotic rush of jasmine and orange blossom, underscored by a sun-ripened citrus bite. As the fragrance settles, lush ylang-ylang brings a heavy yellow floral sweetness that grounds the bouquet, while subtle woody undertones emerge to give the dry-down structural weight.…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Altai or The Phantom of the Opera?

The Phantom of the Opera takes 4 of 7 categories. Altai is rated 3.60/5 from 50 votes; The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes. Choose Altai for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Phantom of the Opera for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Altai or The Phantom of the Opera?

They last about the same: The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Altai 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Altai or The Phantom of the Opera?

The Phantom of the Opera projects furthest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Altai 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Altai and The Phantom of the Opera smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, yellow floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Altai or The Phantom of the Opera better for summer or winter?

For summer, Altai is the stronger pick. For winter, The Phantom of the Opera is the stronger pick. Altai suits daytime wear; The Phantom of the Opera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Altai and The Phantom of the Opera?

Altai has top notes of Tiare Flower, Coconut Nectar and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Tuberose, Bourbon Vanilla and White Musk. The Phantom of the Opera features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.

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