Fragrance comparison

Hamlet vs Ghaliyah Reflection

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Hamlet

Shakespeare Perfumes

4.0023 votes

Rank #18,290 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ghaliyah Reflection

Amelia Perfumes

4.7427 votes

Rank #30,637 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Hamlet2/5

Ghaliyah Reflection3/5

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

HamletShakespeare Perfumes

Ghaliyah ReflectionAmelia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 22%Had 15%Want 63%

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

48%Love

22%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

85%Love

7%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityGhaliyah Reflection

SillageGhaliyah Reflection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value65

Category winnerHamletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

rose84%

powdery77%

woody69%

animalic61%

amber100%

musky92%

animalic84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

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

LemonBergamotLime

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangJasmineFig

Base

MuskCivetOrris RootAmbergrisBirchSandalwoodPatchouliSaffron

Top

Damask RoseBergamotLimePink GrapefruitLemon

Heart

RoseIndian SpicesJasmineOsmanthusTuberoseBlack Currant

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Black MuskWhite MuskIndian OudAmbergrisCastoreumCivetSaffron

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer10

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Spring60

Summer33

Fall80

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex62

Women8

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,637

PerfumerNitish Dixit, Zakir Laskar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHamletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hamlet or Ghaliyah Reflection?

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

Which lasts longer, Hamlet or Ghaliyah Reflection?

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

Which projects more, Hamlet or Ghaliyah Reflection?

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

Do Hamlet and Ghaliyah Reflection smell similar?

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

Is Hamlet or Ghaliyah Reflection better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hamlet and Ghaliyah Reflection?

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. 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.