Fragrance comparison

The Phantom of the Opera vs Assan

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

The Phantom of the Opera

Parlux

3.6560 votes

Rank #34,758 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Assan

SIAM 1928

3.7023 votes

Rank #21,924 AmberAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Assan takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Phantom of the Opera
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Assan
Choose it for a amber and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Phantom of the Opera2/5

Assan3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Phantom of the OperaParlux

AssanSIAM 1928

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 60%

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

36%Love

27%Like

36%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAssan

SillageThe Phantom of the Opera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAssanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

citrus30%

amber100%

aquatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

marine61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

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

Watery NotesGreen NotesPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomOlibanumJasmineStyrax

Base

SaltSeaweedLabdanumCedar

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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,924

PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAssanHigher 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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Assan opens with watery green citrus, then quickly shifts into a salty jasmine heart that gives it a marine floral character rather than a classic fresh aquatic feel. As it dries down, amber, labdanum and cedar add warmth and weight. This suits wearers who like oceanic scents with texture and a slightly dramatic edge.…

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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 Assan?

Assan takes 3 of 5 categories. The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes; Assan is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose The Phantom of the Opera for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Assan for a amber and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

Assan lasts longest (Assan 73/100, The Phantom of the Opera 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do The Phantom of the Opera and Assan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.

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

The Phantom of the Opera suits evening wear; Assan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

The Phantom of the Opera features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom. Assan has top notes of Watery Notes, Green Notes, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Salt, Seaweed, Labdanum and Cedar.