Fragrance comparison

Humayun vs MV

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Humayun

Mugham

5.001 votes

Rank #55,994 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Nimere Parfums

4.1916 votes

Rank #45,734 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Humayun takes 3 of 4 categories.

Humayun
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MV
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Humayun3/4

MV1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HumayunMugham

MVNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 58%

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

38%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHumayun

SillageHumayun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerHumayunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

white floral100%

floral92%

amber84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCinnamonPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarPatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top

ArtemisiaPink PepperBergamot

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliOrchidAlgerian GeraniumHortensia

Base

ChampacaNutmegClovesMuskLabdanumMyrrhPeru BalsamOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Orchid. Durations are only published for Humayun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,734

PerfumerMegan Virtanen, Nikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Humayun by Mugham strikes an uncommon balance between bright orchard fruit and cozy spice. The first spray reveals sharp bergamot, tart black currant, and a dusting of dry cinnamon. It does not stay sharp for long. Within twenty minutes, the tart opening melts into a lush heart of blooming jasmine, dewy rose, and orch…

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MV by Nimere Parfums is an ambitious floral composition that leans on a heavy base of champaca, myrrh, and benzoin. Launched in 2015, this unisex fragrance behaves like a vintage-inspired scent, focusing on deep, resinous transitions. It is best suited for cooler evenings when you want a perfume that lingers long and …

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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, Humayun or MV?

Humayun takes 3 of 4 categories. Humayun is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; MV is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes. Choose Humayun for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MV for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Humayun or MV?

Humayun lasts longest (Humayun 80/100, MV 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Humayun or MV?

Humayun projects furthest (Humayun 75/100, MV 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Humayun and MV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Orchid.

Is Humayun or MV better for summer or winter?

Humayun suits daytime wear; MV suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Humayun and MV?

Humayun has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. MV has top notes of Artemisia, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Champaca, Nutmeg, Cloves and Musk.