Fragrance comparison

Casablanca vs Ghaliyah Reflection

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 129 ratings analysed

Casablanca

St. Clair Scents

4.52102 votes

Rank #26,483 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ghaliyah Reflection

Amelia Perfumes

4.7427 votes

Rank #30,644 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 4 of 7 categories.

Casablanca
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ghaliyah Reflection
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Casablanca3/7

Ghaliyah Reflection4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CasablancaSt. Clair Scents

Ghaliyah ReflectionAmelia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

85%Love

7%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityCasablanca

SillageGhaliyah Reflection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value65

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

citrus84%

animalic77%

amber69%

tuberose61%

amber100%

musky92%

animalic84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both musky, amber and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePink GrapefruitBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomTuberoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

CivetHyraxOakmossBenzoinMuskLabdanumVetiver

Top

Damask RoseBergamotLimePink GrapefruitLemon

Heart

RoseIndian SpicesJasmineOsmanthusTuberoseBlack Currant

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Black MuskWhite MuskIndian OudAmbergrisCastoreumCivetSaffron

InformationalShared notesPink Grapefruit, Black Currant, Tuberose 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

Spring84

Summer35

Fall100

Winter84

Day48

Night100

Spring60

Summer33

Fall80

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerCasablancaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex53

Women40

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,483

PerfumerDiane St.Clair

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,644

PerfumerNitish Dixit, Zakir Laskar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCasablancaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Casablanca by St. Clair Scents delivers a bold, sun-drenched collision of sparkling citrus, rich white flowers, and warm animalic woods. The first spray opens with zesty pink grapefruit, sweet mandarin orange, and tangy black currant that feel bright and fizzy. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a lush …

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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Casablanca or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 4 of 7 categories. Casablanca is rated 4.52/5 from 102 votes; Ghaliyah Reflection is rated 4.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose Casablanca for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ghaliyah Reflection for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Casablanca or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Casablanca lasts longest (Casablanca 89/100, Ghaliyah Reflection 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Casablanca or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection projects furthest (Ghaliyah Reflection 77/100, Casablanca 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Casablanca and Ghaliyah Reflection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and animalic accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Black Currant, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Casablanca or Ghaliyah Reflection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Casablanca is the stronger pick. For winter, Ghaliyah Reflection is the stronger pick. Casablanca suits evening wear; Ghaliyah Reflection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Casablanca and Ghaliyah Reflection?

Casablanca has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pink Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Hyrax, Oakmoss and Benzoin. 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.