Fragrance comparison

Hûma vs Paris Secret

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hûma

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #50,064 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Paris Secret

Ulric de Varens

4.254 votes

Rank #56,869 FruityFresh

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 note pyramid duration.
Paris Secret
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hûma4/5

Paris Secret0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HûmaParfum de Mahzen

Paris SecretUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHûma

SillageHûma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

caramel77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh, white floral and fruity

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

Top15-30 mins

Red FruitsApplePear

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineNeroliPeony

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliPralineMusk

Category winnerHûmaLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 35%Work 26%Date 23%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 29%Date 20%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,064

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHûmaHigher 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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Paris Secret by Ulric de Varens delivers an easygoing splash of bright fruit and clean white florals. Crisp red berries, tart green apple, and juicy pear hit first with an energetic sweetness. It is immediately cheerful. Within twenty minutes, soft peony and neroli round out the edges, backed by a warm praline and cle…

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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, Hûma or Paris Secret?

Hûma takes 4 of 5 categories. Hûma is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Paris Secret is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Hûma for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Paris Secret for a fruity and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hûma or Paris Secret?

Hûma lasts longest (Hûma 80/100, Paris Secret 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hûma or Paris Secret?

Hûma projects furthest (Hûma 88/100, Paris Secret 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hûma and Paris Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Fruits, Neroli, Pear and Jasmine.

Is Hûma or Paris Secret better for summer or winter?

Hûma suits daytime wear; Paris Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hûma and Paris Secret?

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. Paris Secret has top notes of Red Fruits, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Praline and Musk.