Fragrance comparison

The Phantom of the Opera vs Altai

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Phantom of the Opera

Parlux

3.6560 votes

Rank #34,758 White FloralYellow Floral

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59%scent match

Closely related

Altai

Siberian Wellness

3.6050 votes

Rank #35,524 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Phantom of the Opera takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

The Phantom of the Opera4/7

Altai3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Phantom of the OperaParlux

AltaiSiberian Wellness

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

3.60/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 25%Want 40%

Category winnerThe Phantom of the OperaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

30%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

12%Love

56%Like

14%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerAltaiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityThe Phantom of the Opera

SillageThe Phantom of the Opera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAltaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

citrus30%

white floral100%

sweet90%

yellow floral80%

tuberose70%

coconut60%

vanilla50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, yellow floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Tiare FlowerCoconut NectarBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

TuberoseBourbon VanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer45

Fall100

Winter91

Day33

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night22

Category winnerAltaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,524

PerfumerPierre Flores

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Phantom of the OperaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Altai is a creamy white floral with a tropical tilt. Tiare flower, coconut nectar and bergamot give it a sunny opening, then ylang-ylang, orange blossom and jasmine keep the heart lush before tuberose, vanilla and white musk settle into a soft, sweet trail. It usually reads more floral than fruity, and more easygoing …

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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, The Phantom of the Opera or Altai?

The Phantom of the Opera takes 4 of 7 categories. The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes; Altai is rated 3.60/5 from 50 votes. Choose The Phantom of the Opera for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Altai for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Altai 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

The Phantom of the Opera projects furthest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Altai 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Phantom of the Opera and Altai smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, yellow floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.

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

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

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

The Phantom of the Opera features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom. Altai has top notes of Tiare Flower, Coconut Nectar and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Tuberose, Bourbon Vanilla and White Musk.