Fragrance comparison

Boheme vs The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Boheme

Olivina Napa Valley

4.1010 votes

Rank #33,676 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Judith Muller

3.437 votes

Rank #59,020 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boheme takes 2 of 3 categories.

Boheme
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Boheme2/3

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 51/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Boheme
Sillage & projection: The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boheme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BohemeOlivina Napa Valley

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 85%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityBoheme

SillageThe Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

amber100%

floral92%

rose84%

white floral77%

green69%

balsamic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PepperBergamotLemonPalisander RosewoodNeroliGalbanum

Heart

RoseHoneyGeraniumIrisLilyCarnationJasmineLilac

Base

TobaccoIncenseMyrrhPeru BalsamBenzoinCedarAmberTolu Balsam

Top

Green Bell Pepper

Heart

LilacRoseLilyJasmine

Base

MyrrhAmbergris

InformationalShared notesRose, Lily, Jasmine and Lilac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBohemeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boheme opens with a sharp burst of galbanum and bergamot, backed by a pinch of dry black pepper. The initial green bite quickly softens as honeyed rose and dusty iris move to the front, creating a textured floral heart that feels vintage. The base settles into a warm, resinous mix of Peru balsam, myrrh, and dry tobacc…

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The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 by Judith Muller is a distinct floral fragrance featuring a sharp opening of green bell pepper. Launched in 2005 and composed by Pierre Bourdon, the scent moves through a complex heart of lilac, rose, lily, and jasmine, settling into a resinous base of myrrh and ambergris. It suits those s…

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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, Boheme or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

Boheme takes 2 of 3 categories. Boheme is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Boheme for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 for a amber and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boheme or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

Boheme lasts longest (Boheme 70/100, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boheme or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 projects furthest (The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 61/100, Boheme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boheme and The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily, Jasmine and Lilac.

Is Boheme or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 better for summer or winter?

Boheme suits daytime wear; The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boheme and The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

Boheme has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Geranium and Iris, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Myrrh and Peru Balsam. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, heart notes of Lilac, Rose, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh and Ambergris.