Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Orange vs The Phantom of the Opera

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 668 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois d'Orange

Roger & Gallet

3.91608 votes

Rank #3,787 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

The Phantom of the Opera

Parlux

3.6560 votes

Rank #34,758 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois d'Orange takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois d'Orange
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
The Phantom of the Opera
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bois d'Orange4/7

The Phantom of the Opera3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois d'Orange
Community sentiment: Bois d'Orange
Longevity: The Phantom of the Opera
Sillage & projection: The Phantom of the Opera
Value for money: Bois d'Orange
Versatility: The Phantom of the Opera
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois d'Orange

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'OrangeRoger & Gallet

The Phantom of the OperaParlux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 608 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

Category winnerBois d'OrangeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

498 votes

32%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

30%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerBois d'OrangeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ 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 value72

¤ Price value39

Category winnerBois d'OrangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

woody65%

sweet48%

fruity30%

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

citrus30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainOrange

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangCoconut Blossom

Base

Atlas CedarVanilla

Notes

JasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer45

Fall100

Winter91

Day33

Night100

Category winnerThe Phantom of the OperaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex65

Women29

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#34,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois d'OrangeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois d'Orange is a bright, dry orange blossom scent with the feel of a classic eau de cologne. It opens juicy and zesty, then settles into petitgrain, soft white florals and light woods, with just enough creamy warmth to keep it smooth. It suits warm weather, easy daytime wear and anyone who likes citrus without sugar…

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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, Bois d'Orange or The Phantom of the Opera?

Bois d'Orange takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois d'Orange is rated 3.91/5 from 608 votes; The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes. Choose Bois d'Orange for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose The Phantom of the Opera for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Orange or The Phantom of the Opera?

The Phantom of the Opera lasts longest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Bois d'Orange 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Orange or The Phantom of the Opera?

The Phantom of the Opera projects furthest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Bois d'Orange 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Orange and The Phantom of the Opera smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Bois d'Orange or The Phantom of the Opera better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bois d'Orange and The Phantom of the Opera?

Bois d'Orange has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Coconut Blossom, a base of Atlas Cedar and Vanilla. The Phantom of the Opera features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.