Fragrance comparison

Dani vs The Phantom of the Opera

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

Dani

New Brand Parfums

4.437 votes

Rank #44,603 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

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?

The Phantom of the Opera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dani
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Phantom of the Opera
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dani1/4

The Phantom of the Opera3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Phantom of the Opera
Sillage & projection: The Phantom of the Opera
Value for money: Dani
Versatility: Not scored
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

DaniNew Brand Parfums

The Phantom of the OperaParlux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 69%Had 23%Want 8%

3.65/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

32%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

30%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ 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 value88

¤ Price value39

Category winnerDaniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky91%

woody83%

tuberose74%

animalic65%

sweet56%

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

citrus30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomCassis

Heart

JasmineTuberoseYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskCashmeran

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

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring73

Summer45

Fall100

Winter91

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Phantom of the OperaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dani is a soft white floral built around orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang, with cassis adding a lightly fruity edge at the top. The dry-down looks musky and woody rather than heavy, so it reads as a floral with some texture instead of a syrupy one. It may suit shoppers who like feminine florals with a…

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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, Dani or The Phantom of the Opera?

The Phantom of the Opera takes 3 of 4 categories. Dani is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes. Choose Dani for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Phantom of the Opera for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

The Phantom of the Opera lasts longest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Dani 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

The Phantom of the Opera projects furthest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Dani 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dani and The Phantom of the Opera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

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

Dani suits daytime wear; The Phantom of the Opera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Dani has top notes of Orange Blossom and Cassis, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Cashmeran. The Phantom of the Opera features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.