Fragrance comparison

The Phantom of the Opera vs Bois d'Orange

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 668 ratings analysed

The Phantom of the Opera

Parlux

3.6560 votes

Rank #34,758 White FloralYellow Floral

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Bois d'Orange

Roger & Gallet

3.91608 votes

Rank #3,787 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois d'Orange takes 4 of 7 categories.

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.
Bois d'Orange
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

The Phantom of the Opera3/7

Bois d'Orange4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Phantom of the OperaParlux

Bois d'OrangeRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

3.91/ 5 · 608 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerBois d'OrangeRating 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

34%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

498 votes

Category winnerBois d'OrangeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityThe Phantom of the Opera

SillageThe Phantom of the Opera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBois d'OrangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

citrus30%

citrus100%

white floral83%

woody65%

sweet48%

fruity30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, citrus 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

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainOrange

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangCoconut Blossom

Base

Atlas CedarVanilla

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Phantom of the OperaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men6

Unisex65

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Category winnerBois d'OrangeHigher 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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Bois d'Orange is a bright, dry orange blossom scent with the feel of a classic eau de cologne. It opens juicy and zesty, then settles into petitgrain, soft white florals and light woods, with just enough creamy warmth to keep it smooth. It suits warm weather, easy daytime wear and anyone who likes citrus without sugar…

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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 Bois d'Orange?

Bois d'Orange takes 4 of 7 categories. The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes; Bois d'Orange is rated 3.91/5 from 608 votes. 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. Choose Bois d'Orange for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Phantom of the Opera or Bois d'Orange?

The Phantom of the Opera lasts longest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Bois d'Orange 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Phantom of the Opera or Bois d'Orange?

The Phantom of the Opera projects furthest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Bois d'Orange 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Phantom of the Opera and Bois d'Orange smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.

Is The Phantom of the Opera or Bois d'Orange better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Phantom of the Opera and Bois d'Orange?

The Phantom of the Opera features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom. Bois d'Orange has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Coconut Blossom, a base of Atlas Cedar and Vanilla.