Fragrance comparison

The Phantom of the Opera vs Gharami

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

The Phantom of the Opera

Parlux

3.6560 votes

Rank #34,758 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gharami

Ajmal

4.679 votes

Rank #31,024 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gharami takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Phantom of the Opera
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gharami
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

The Phantom of the Opera1/4

Gharami3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Phantom of the OperaParlux

GharamiAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityThe Phantom of the Opera

SillageGharami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGharamiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

citrus30%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

rose61%

Scent match39%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

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmbergris

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

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGharamiHigher 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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Ajmal Gharami is a citrusy orange blossom opening that quickly turns into a classic floral heart, rose and jasmine with a soft iris powder. In the dry down it reads woody and mossy, with sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and musk adding a slightly earthy warmth. It suits anyone who likes traditional floral woody musks wit…

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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 Gharami?

Gharami takes 3 of 4 categories. The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes; Gharami is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose The Phantom of the Opera for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gharami for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

The Phantom of the Opera lasts longest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Gharami 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gharami projects furthest (Gharami 70/100, The Phantom of the Opera 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Phantom of the Opera and Gharami smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% 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 Gharami better for summer or winter?

The Phantom of the Opera suits evening wear; Gharami suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

The Phantom of the Opera features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom. Gharami has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.