Fragrance comparison

The Phantom of the Opera vs White Floral

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

The Phantom of the Opera

Parlux

3.6560 votes

Rank #34,758 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

White Floral

Pecksniff's

3.333 votes

Rank #61,046 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The Phantom of the Opera
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
White Floral
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Phantom of the Opera2/4

White Floral2/4

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

White FloralPecksniff's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

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

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityWhite Floral

SillageThe Phantom of the Opera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWhite FloralBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

citrus30%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

animalic65%

yellow floral48%

mossy30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral and yellow floral

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 BlossomYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskCedar

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

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#61,046

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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White Floral by Pecksniff's is a classic white floral built around orange blossom, tuberose, jasmine and gardenia, with ylang-ylang adding extra warmth and richness. It opens bright, then settles into a fuller, slightly mossy floral dry-down with musk and cedar underneath. This reads feminine, floral-forward and a lit…

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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 White Floral?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Phantom of the Opera is rated 3.65/5 from 60 votes; White Floral is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose The Phantom of the Opera for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose White Floral for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Phantom of the Opera or White Floral?

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

Which projects more, The Phantom of the Opera or White Floral?

The Phantom of the Opera projects furthest (The Phantom of the Opera 67/100, White Floral 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Phantom of the Opera and White Floral smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.

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

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

What are the notes in The Phantom of the Opera and White Floral?

The Phantom of the Opera features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom. White Floral has top notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.