Fragrance comparison

Hûma vs Sofia

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hûma

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #48,905 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

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.
Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hûma4/5

Sofia1/5

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: Sofia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HûmaParfum de Mahzen

SofiaDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

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

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHûma

SillageHûma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHûmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

caramel77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

Category winnerHûmaLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night56

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,905

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSofiaHigher 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…

Reviews →

Detaille Sofia presents an unusual spin on classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a pungent kick of tangy tamarind and bitter green cassis buds. Give it two minutes. The sharpness smooths out quickly as almond-toned heliotrope and soft jasmine emerge across the heart. Grounding the base is an earthy patcho…

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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 Sofia?

Hûma takes 4 of 5 categories. Hûma is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes. Choose Hûma for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hûma or Sofia?

Hûma lasts longest (Hûma 80/100, Sofia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hûma or Sofia?

Hûma projects furthest (Hûma 88/100, Sofia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hûma and Sofia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Patchouli.

Is Hûma or Sofia better for summer or winter?

Hûma suits daytime wear; Sofia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hûma and Sofia?

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. Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille.