Fragrance comparison

Goldea vs The Phantom of the Opera

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,846 ratings analysed

4 wins

Goldea

Bvlgari

3.571,786 votes

Rank #5,850 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

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?

Goldea takes 4 of 7 categories.

Goldea
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
The Phantom of the Opera
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Goldea4/7

The Phantom of the Opera3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GoldeaBvlgari

The Phantom of the OperaParlux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 1,786 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

Category winnerGoldeaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

1,591 votes

32%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

30%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerGoldeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ 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 value47

¤ Price value39

Category winnerGoldeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

amber69%

musky61%

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

citrus30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MuskRaspberryOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine

Base

AmberPatchouliPapyrus

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

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer45

Fall100

Winter91

Day33

Night100

Category winnerThe Phantom of the OperaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,850

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#34,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGoldeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bvlgari Goldea is a warm, musky oriental floral with a golden, polished feel. Raspberry, orange blossom and bergamot brighten the opening, while ylang-ylang, jasmine, amber and patchouli give it a creamy floral warmth. It suits shoppers who want a refined, feminine designer scent with noticeable presence. Sample firs…

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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, Goldea or The Phantom of the Opera?

Goldea takes 4 of 7 categories. Goldea is rated 3.57/5 from 1,786 votes; The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes. Choose Goldea for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose The Phantom of the Opera for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

They last about the same: The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Goldea 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

The Phantom of the Opera projects furthest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Goldea 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Goldea and The Phantom of the Opera smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

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

For summer, The Phantom of the Opera is the stronger pick. For winter, Goldea is the stronger pick. The Phantom of the Opera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Goldea has top notes of Musk, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Papyrus. The Phantom of the Opera features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.