Fragrance comparison

Florence vs Hummingbird

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,989 ratings analysed

Florence

Tocca

3.882,497 votes

Rank #2,569 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Hummingbird

Zoologist Perfumes

3.882,492 votes

Rank #1,230 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hummingbird takes 4 of 7 categories.

Florence
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Hummingbird
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Florence1/7

Hummingbird4/7

Ratings & consensus: Tie
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Hummingbird
Sillage & projection: Hummingbird
Value for money: Florence
Versatility: Hummingbird
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hummingbird

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlorenceTocca

HummingbirdZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,497 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 2,492 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerTieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

2,497 votes

37%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,099 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityHummingbird

SillageHummingbird

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value48

Category winnerFlorenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

fruity65%

green48%

animalic30%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

honey61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearAppleBergamotGrapefruit Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseJasmineViolet LeafIris

Base

MuskWhite Woods

Top

LilacCherryPearLily-of-the-ValleyPlumAppleRoseViolet Leaf

Heart

HoneyHoneysuckleMimosaYlang-YlangPeonyTulip

Base

Whipped CreamMuskCoumarinMossSandalwoodAmberWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesPear, Apple, Violet Leaf and Musk. 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

Summer67

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHummingbirdMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,569

PerfumerEllen Molner

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#1,230

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews361

Category winnerHummingbirdHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tocca Florence opens with a crisp, slightly sharp burst of green apple and crushed grapefruit leaf. As the fruit notes recede, a massive, creamy gardenia takes center stage, supported by a dense tuberose and sweet jasmine. It feels like walking through a damp conservatory where white flowers are in full bloom. This is…

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Hummingbird opens as a dense rush of lilac, honeyed florals and juicy fruit, then settles into a soft, creamy floral cloud with musk and pale woods underneath. It reads more bouquet than fruit basket, with a bright spring garden feel that many find beautiful and others find too sweet or too strong. Best suited to flor…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Florence or Hummingbird?

Hummingbird takes 4 of 7 categories. Florence is rated 3.88/5 from 2,497 votes; Hummingbird is rated 3.88/5 from 2,492 votes. Choose Florence for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Hummingbird for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Florence or Hummingbird?

Hummingbird lasts longest (Hummingbird 76/100, Florence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Florence or Hummingbird?

Hummingbird projects furthest (Hummingbird 65/100, Florence 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Florence and Hummingbird smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Apple, Violet Leaf and Musk.

Is Florence or Hummingbird better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hummingbird is the stronger pick. For winter, Hummingbird is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Florence and Hummingbird?

Florence has top notes of Pear, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk and White Woods. Hummingbird has top notes of Lilac, Cherry, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Honey, Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Whipped Cream, Musk, Coumarin and Moss.