Fragrance comparison

Gharami vs The Phantom of the Opera

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gharami

Ajmal

4.679 votes

Rank #31,024 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

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?

Gharami takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gharami
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The Phantom of the Opera
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gharami3/4

The Phantom of the Opera1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GharamiAjmal

The Phantom of the OperaParlux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityThe Phantom of the Opera

SillageGharami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value39

Category winnerGharamiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

rose61%

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

citrus30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmbergris

Notes

JasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang 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

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring73

Summer45

Fall100

Winter91

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGharamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Gharami is a citrusy orange blossom opening that quickly turns into a classic floral heart, rose and jasmine with a soft iris powder. In the dry down it reads woody and mossy, with sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and musk adding a slightly earthy warmth. It suits anyone who likes traditional floral woody musks wit…

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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, Gharami or The Phantom of the Opera?

Gharami takes 3 of 4 categories. Gharami is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes. Choose Gharami for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose The Phantom of the Opera for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

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

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

Gharami projects furthest (Gharami 70/100, The Phantom of the Opera 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gharami and The Phantom of the Opera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

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

Gharami suits day or night wear; The Phantom of the Opera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Gharami has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. The Phantom of the Opera features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.