Fragrance comparison

Caprissimo vs The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

2 wins

Caprissimo

Carthusia

3.86125 votes

Rank #13,224 FloralWhite Floral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Judith Muller

3.437 votes

Rank #59,020 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caprissimo takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Caprissimo2/3

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 51/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaprissimoCarthusia

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

34%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityThe Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

SillageCaprissimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

floral92%

rose84%

white floral77%

green69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacGardeniaDamask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyCalabrian bergamotBlood MandarinWater Jasmine

Heart

Blue HyacinthCarnationHoneysuckleClovesGreen LeavesIrisTuberoseOsmanthus

Base

White MuskAmbergrisMyrrhMoroccan CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Green Bell Pepper

Heart

LilacRoseLilyJasmine

Base

MyrrhAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLilac, Damask Rose, Ambergris and Myrrh. 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

Summer94

Fall67

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaprissimoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caprissimo by Carthusia opens with a burst of Calabrian bergamot and blood mandarin, quickly blending into a lush heart of gardenia and blue hyacinth. Green leaves and cloves add a crisp, spicy counterpoint before settling into a warm base of sandalwood and myrrh. It fits sunny spring mornings, outdoor garden lunches,…

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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, Caprissimo or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

Caprissimo takes 2 of 3 categories. Caprissimo is rated 3.86/5 from 125 votes; The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Caprissimo for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 lasts longest (The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 67/100, Caprissimo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Caprissimo 63/100, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 61/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Lilac, Damask Rose, Ambergris and Myrrh.

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

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

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

Caprissimo has top notes of Lilac, Gardenia, Damask Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Blue Hyacinth, Carnation, Honeysuckle and Cloves, a base of White Musk, Ambergris, Myrrh and Moroccan Cedar. 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.