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DEV #1: Foreplay vs Ghaliyah Reflection

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

Updated 358 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • DEV #1: Foreplay

    Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Ghaliyah Reflection

    Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

DEV #1: Foreplay1/7
Ghaliyah Reflection6/7
Ratings & consensus
Ghaliyah Reflection
Community sentiment
Ghaliyah Reflection
Longevity
Ghaliyah Reflection
Sillage & projection
Ghaliyah Reflection
Value for money
Ghaliyah Reflection
Versatility
Ghaliyah Reflection
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
DEV #1: Foreplay

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DEV #1: ForeplayOlympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
Ghaliyah ReflectionAmelia Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 331 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
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
44%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

273 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
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate94
Category winners

LongevityGhaliyah Reflection

SillageGhaliyah Reflection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value65
Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
musky91%
woody83%
animalic74%
powdery65%
warm spicy56%
amber100%
musky92%
animalic84%
oud77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, musky and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
OlibanumLabdanumTolu BalsamHyraxAgarwood (Oud)Woody NotesCivetBeeswaxThujaCinnamonAmbergrisBlack Vanilla Husk

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Damask RoseBergamotLimePink GrapefruitLemon
Heart
RoseIndian SpicesJasmineOsmanthusTuberoseBlack Currant
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Black MuskWhite MuskIndian OudAmbergrisCastoreumCivetSaffron
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Civet and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring30
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring60
Summer33
Fall80
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men32
Unisex56
Women11
Men44
Unisex50
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#30,851

PerfumerNitish Dixit, Zakir Laskar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDEV #1: ForeplayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DEV #1: Foreplay by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is a Oriental fragrance for women and men.

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.

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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, DEV #1: Foreplay or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 6 of 7 categories. DEV #1: Foreplay is rated 3.90/5 from 331 votes; Ghaliyah Reflection is rated 4.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose DEV #1: Foreplay for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ghaliyah Reflection for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, DEV #1: Foreplay or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection lasts longest (Ghaliyah Reflection 85/100, DEV #1: Foreplay 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DEV #1: Foreplay or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection projects furthest (Ghaliyah Reflection 77/100, DEV #1: Foreplay 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DEV #1: Foreplay and Ghaliyah Reflection smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and animalic accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Civet and Ambergris.

Is DEV #1: Foreplay or Ghaliyah Reflection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ghaliyah Reflection is the stronger pick. For winter, DEV #1: Foreplay is the stronger pick. Ghaliyah Reflection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DEV #1: Foreplay and Ghaliyah Reflection?

DEV #1: Foreplay features Olibanum, Labdanum, Tolu Balsam, Hyrax and Agarwood (Oud). 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.

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