Fragrance comparison

Phantom vs LaAurora

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

6 wins

Phantom

Laverne

3.3650 votes

Rank #19,782 LeatherRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

LaAurora

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

3.0030 votes

Rank #52,283 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phantom takes 6 of 7 categories.

Phantom
Choose it for a leather and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
LaAurora
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Phantom6/7

LaAurora1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PhantomLaverne

LaAuroraRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 47%Had 14%Want 40%

3.00/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 61%

Category winnerPhantomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

16%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

26%Hate

50 votes

37%Love

10%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

33%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerPhantomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityPhantom

SillagePhantom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value24

Category winnerPhantomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cashmere MuskTobacco

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RosePatchouliCarnationImmortelle

Base6-8+ hrs

Leather

Top

BergamotCardamomViolet

Heart

Turkish RoseAtlas CedarCarnation

Base

OlibanumGurjan balsamCashmere Musk

InformationalShared notesCashmere Musk, Turkish Rose and Carnation. Durations are only published for Phantom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer15

Fall62

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Spring88

Summer63

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerLaAuroraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex50

Women3

Men0

Unisex32

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,782

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#52,283

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPhantomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phantom by Laverne opens with a bold flash of dried tobacco leaf wrapped in plush cashmere musk before easing into a spicy heart of Turkish rose, earthy patchouli, and honeyed immortelle. Built on a sturdy foundation of supple black leather, it gives off the scent of an expensive leather jacket worn to an upscale even…

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LaAurora by Ricardo Ramos is a spicy oriental scent built around olibanum, cardamom, and Turkish rose. It aims to capture the quiet, resinous air of Granada after evening processions. This unisex fragrance offers a contemplative, clean incense profile that sits close to the skin, making it an understated choice for co…

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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, Phantom or LaAurora?

Phantom takes 6 of 7 categories. Phantom is rated 3.36/5 from 50 votes; LaAurora is rated 3.00/5 from 30 votes. Choose Phantom for a leather and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose LaAurora for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Phantom or LaAurora?

Phantom lasts longest (Phantom 75/100, LaAurora 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Phantom or LaAurora?

Phantom projects furthest (Phantom 61/100, LaAurora 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Phantom and LaAurora smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Cashmere Musk, Turkish Rose and Carnation.

Is Phantom or LaAurora better for summer or winter?

For summer, LaAurora is the stronger pick. For winter, Phantom is the stronger pick. Phantom suits evening wear; LaAurora suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phantom and LaAurora?

Phantom has top notes of Cashmere Musk and Tobacco, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Carnation and Immortelle, a base of Leather. LaAurora has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Violet, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Atlas Cedar and Carnation, a base of Olibanum, Gurjan balsam and Cashmere Musk.