Fragrance comparison

Ghaliyah Reflection vs Hamlet

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ghaliyah Reflection

Amelia Perfumes

4.7427 votes

Rank #30,637 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Hamlet

Shakespeare Perfumes

4.0023 votes

Rank #18,290 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ghaliyah Reflection
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hamlet
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ghaliyah Reflection3/5

Hamlet2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ghaliyah ReflectionAmelia Perfumes

HamletShakespeare Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 22%Had 15%Want 63%

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

85%Love

7%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

48%Love

22%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGhaliyah Reflection

SillageGhaliyah Reflection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value70

Category winnerHamletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

animalic84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

musky92%

rose84%

powdery77%

woody69%

animalic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RoseBergamotLimePink GrapefruitLemon

Heart

RoseIndian SpicesJasmineOsmanthusTuberoseBlack Currant

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Black MuskWhite MuskIndian OudAmbergrisCastoreumCivetSaffron

Top

LemonBergamotLime

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangJasmineFig

Base

MuskCivetOrris RootAmbergrisBirchSandalwoodPatchouliSaffron

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer33

Fall80

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring40

Summer10

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

Men31

Unisex62

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,637

PerfumerNitish Dixit, Zakir Laskar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerHamletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Hamlet by Shakespeare Perfumes is a woody floral musk that balances bright citrus with deep resinous warmth. It is designed for those who appreciate complex, niche scent paths, making it a sophisticated choice for cool autumn evenings. The scent settles into a soft skin scent that persists without overpowering your su…

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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, Ghaliyah Reflection or Hamlet?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 3 of 5 categories. Ghaliyah Reflection is rated 4.74/5 from 27 votes; Hamlet is rated 4.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Ghaliyah Reflection for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hamlet for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ghaliyah Reflection or Hamlet?

Ghaliyah Reflection lasts longest (Ghaliyah Reflection 85/100, Hamlet 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghaliyah Reflection or Hamlet?

Ghaliyah Reflection projects furthest (Ghaliyah Reflection 77/100, Hamlet 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghaliyah Reflection and Hamlet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, animalic and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon.

Is Ghaliyah Reflection or Hamlet better for summer or winter?

Ghaliyah Reflection suits evening wear; Hamlet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghaliyah Reflection and Hamlet?

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. Hamlet has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Fig, a base of Musk, Civet, Orris Root and Ambergris.