Fragrance comparison

Giglio Fiorentino vs The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Giglio Fiorentino

I Profumi di Firenze

4.128 votes

Rank #50,152 FloralWhite Floral

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42%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?

Giglio Fiorentino takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Giglio Fiorentino2/3

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 51/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Giglio FiorentinoI Profumi di Firenze

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

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

25%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityThe Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

SillageGiglio Fiorentino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral90%

green80%

fresh70%

soft spicy60%

fresh spicy50%

amber100%

floral92%

rose84%

white floral77%

green69%

balsamic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LilacHyacinthOrchidJasmineTea

Heart2-4 hrs

ApplePeachOrange BlossomAniseCedar

Base5-7 hrs

LilySandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Green Bell Pepper

Heart

LilacRoseLilyJasmine

Base

MyrrhAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLilac, Jasmine and Lily. Durations are only published for Giglio Fiorentino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall33

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,152

PerfumerGiovanni Di Massimo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGiglio FiorentinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Giglio Fiorentino by I Profumi di Firenze captures the brisk romance of Florence in early spring. The first spritz unleashes an energetic flush of fresh lilac and crisp hyacinth. It feels green, wet, and slightly sharp. Soon, the tartness gives way to cool green tea and delicate white lily petals. A subtle hint of pea…

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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, Giglio Fiorentino or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

Giglio Fiorentino takes 2 of 3 categories. Giglio Fiorentino is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Giglio Fiorentino for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 lasts longest (The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 67/100, Giglio Fiorentino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do Giglio Fiorentino and The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Lilac, Jasmine and Lily.

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

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

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

Giglio Fiorentino has top notes of Lilac, Hyacinth, Orchid and Jasmine, heart notes of Apple, Peach, Orange Blossom and Anise, a base of Lily, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.