Fragrance comparison

Blast From the Past vs Ghaliyah Reflection

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #34,170 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ghaliyah Reflection

Amelia Perfumes

4.7427 votes

Rank #28,405 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ghaliyah Reflection
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Blast From the Past1/4

Ghaliyah Reflection3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ghaliyah Reflection
Sillage & projection: Ghaliyah Reflection
Value for money: Blast From the Past
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ghaliyah Reflection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

Ghaliyah ReflectionAmelia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

4.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

85%Love

7%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityGhaliyah Reflection

SillageGhaliyah Reflection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value65

Category winnerBlast From the PastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

amber100%

musky92%

animalic84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

French labdanumCastoreumOakmossJasmineMyrrhRoseAmalfi LemonClary SagePatchouliCorianderBergamotThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Damask RoseBergamotLimePink GrapefruitLemon

Heart

RoseIndian SpicesJasmineOsmanthusTuberoseBlack Currant

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Black MuskWhite MuskIndian OudAmbergrisCastoreumCivetSaffron

InformationalShared notesCastoreum, Jasmine, Rose and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Blast From the Past, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day56

Night100

Spring60

Summer33

Fall80

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Date 29%Party 20%Work 16%

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,405

PerfumerNitish Dixit, Zakir Laskar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blast From the Past by The Dua Brand revives the brooding powerhouse style of 1980s masculine perfumery. It bursts open with an assertive blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and bergamot. That sharp citrus flash lasts about twenty minutes before giving way to a rugged aromatic heart of clary sage, basil, and herbal thy…

Reviews →

Ghaliyah Reflection by Amelia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Ghaliyah Reflection was launched in 2020. Ghaliyah Reflection was created by Nitish Dixit and Zakir Laskar. Top notes are Damask Rose, Bergamot, Lime, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Indian Spices, Jasmine, Osmanthus, Tuberose a…

Reviews →

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, Blast From the Past or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 3 of 4 categories. Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Ghaliyah Reflection is rated 4.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ghaliyah Reflection for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blast From the Past or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection lasts longest (Ghaliyah Reflection 85/100, Blast From the Past 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blast From the Past or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection projects furthest (Ghaliyah Reflection 77/100, Blast From the Past 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blast From the Past and Ghaliyah Reflection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Castoreum, Jasmine, Rose and Bergamot.

Is Blast From the Past or Ghaliyah Reflection better for summer or winter?

Blast From the Past suits evening wear; Ghaliyah Reflection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blast From the Past and Ghaliyah Reflection?

Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh. Ghaliyah Reflection has top notes of Damask Rose, Bergamot, Lime and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Indian Spices, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Black Musk, White Musk and Indian Oud.