Fragrance comparison

The Phantom of the Opera vs Lilies

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Phantom of the Opera

Parlux

3.6560 votes

Rank #34,758 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Lilies

Mythos

4.008 votes

Rank #51,620 White FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Phantom of the Opera takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

The Phantom of the Opera3/4

Lilies1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lilies
Sillage & projection: The Phantom of the Opera
Value for money: The Phantom of the Opera
Versatility: Not scored
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

LiliesMythos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

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

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLilies

SillageThe Phantom of the Opera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value38

Category winnerThe Phantom of the OperaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

citrus30%

white floral100%

soft spicy83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

floral30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral 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

Ylang-YlangBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

LilyJasmineCarnation

Base

Vanilla

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

Summer33

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,620

PerfumerNot listed

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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Lilies opens with a bright citrus and white-floral lift, then settles into a fuller bouquet of lily, jasmine, and carnation. The vanilla base looks light rather than dessert-sweet, so the overall effect reads soft, floral, and gently warm. Based on the available votes, it usually wears with moderate projection and mod…

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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 Lilies?

The Phantom of the Opera takes 3 of 4 categories. The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes; Lilies is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose The Phantom of the Opera for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lilies for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

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

Lilies lasts longest (Lilies 70/100, The Phantom of the Opera 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

The Phantom of the Opera projects furthest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, Lilies 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Phantom of the Opera and Lilies smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.

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

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

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

The Phantom of the Opera features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom. Lilies has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Vanilla.