Fragrance comparison

The Phantom of the Opera vs SARAAI

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Phantom of the Opera

Parlux

3.6560 votes

Rank #34,758 White FloralYellow Floral

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57%scent match

Closely related

SARAAI

PEARLA NERA

3.754 votes

Rank #60,052 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Phantom of the Opera takes 3 of 3 categories.

The Phantom of the Opera
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
SARAAI
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Phantom of the Opera3/3

SARAAI0/3

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

SARAAIPEARLA NERA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

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

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Phantom of the Opera

SillageThe Phantom of the Opera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

citrus30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, yellow floral and woody

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

Ylang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskOud

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

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,052

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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Saraai opens bright and floral, with bergamot and orange blossom giving it a clean, airy lift before jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang soften the heart. The dry-down brings sandalwood, musk, and a restrained oud touch. It reads as a polished floral-woody scent with a powdery finish, likely best for someone who wants some…

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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 SARAAI?

The Phantom of the Opera takes 3 of 3 categories. The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes; SARAAI is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Phantom of the Opera for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose SARAAI for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

The Phantom of the Opera lasts longest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, SARAAI 40/100), based on community performance votes.

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

The Phantom of the Opera projects furthest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, SARAAI 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Phantom of the Opera and SARAAI smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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