Fragrance comparison

Hûma vs Lily of the Valley

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hûma

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #52,400 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Lily of the Valley

Parfums Quartana

3.6480 votes

Rank #17,729 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hûma takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hûma
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Lily of the Valley
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hûma4/5

Lily of the Valley1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hûma
Sillage & projection: Hûma
Value for money: Hûma
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Hûma
Fragranxe ranking: Lily of the Valley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HûmaParfum de Mahzen

Lily of the ValleyParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

3.64/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

26%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityHûma

SillageHûma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerHûmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

caramel77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PetitgrainRed FruitsNeroliCassisPassionfruitBergamotPeachPear

Heart3-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineResins

Base8-10+ hrs

CaramelSandalwoodHeliotropePatchouliVanillaCedarMusk

Notes

Flower PetalsLeatherLily-of-the-ValleyDew DropVetiverSandalwoodCassisLabdanumBergamotNeroliOrange BlossomRose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerHûmaLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer55

Fall45

Winter18

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,400

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,729

PerfumerNathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerLily of the ValleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hûma by Parfum de Mahzen opens with a juicy rush of crisp pear, passionfruit, and tart red fruits balanced by clean bergamot and green petitgrain. As the bright fruitiness settles, a fresh floral heart of orange blossom, dewy rose, and lily of the valley creates a clean, uplifting presence on skin. The foundation shif…

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Lily of the Valley by Parfums Quartana approaches its title flower with an unexpected, crisp edge. Instead of a straightforward spring soliflore, this scent opens with dewy bergamot and neroli, creating a bright citrus and green splash that feels fresh from the shower. As it settles, lily-of-the-valley blossoms alongs…

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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, Hûma or Lily of the Valley?

Hûma takes 4 of 5 categories. Hûma is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Lily of the Valley is rated 3.64/5 from 80 votes. Choose Hûma for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Lily of the Valley for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hûma or Lily of the Valley?

Hûma lasts longest (Hûma 80/100, Lily of the Valley 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hûma or Lily of the Valley?

Hûma projects furthest (Hûma 88/100, Lily of the Valley 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hûma and Lily of the Valley smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Cassis, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Hûma or Lily of the Valley better for summer or winter?

Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hûma and Lily of the Valley?

Hûma has top notes of Petitgrain, Red Fruits, Neroli and Cassis, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Orange Blossom and Cinnamon, a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Heliotrope and Patchouli. Lily of the Valley features Flower Petals, Leather, Lily-of-the-Valley, Dew Drop and Vetiver.