Fragrance comparison

Hummingbird vs Sensational

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,963 ratings analysed

6 wins

Hummingbird

Zoologist Perfumes

3.882,492 votes

Rank #1,162 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Sensational

Celine Dion

3.67471 votes

Rank #6,860 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hummingbird takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hummingbird
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Sensational
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hummingbird6/7

Sensational1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HummingbirdZoologist Perfumes

SensationalCeline Dion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,492 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 41%Had 46%Want 13%

Category winnerHummingbirdRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,099 votes

19%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

471 votes

Category winnerHummingbirdMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityHummingbird

SillageHummingbird

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value66

Category winnerSensationalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

honey61%

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacCherryPearLily-of-the-ValleyPlumAppleRoseViolet Leaf

Heart

HoneyHoneysuckleMimosaYlang-YlangPeonyTulip

Base

Whipped CreamMuskCoumarinMossSandalwoodAmberWhite Woods

Top15-30 mins

ApplePearPlum

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVioletMimosaRoseOrris Root

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Lily-of-the-Valley, Plum and Apple. Durations are only published for Sensational, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night33

Category winnerHummingbirdMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,162

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews361

Overall rank#6,860

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews91

Category winnerHummingbirdHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hummingbird opens as a dense rush of lilac, honeyed florals and juicy fruit, then settles into a soft, creamy floral cloud with musk and pale woods underneath. It reads more bouquet than fruit basket, with a bright spring garden feel that many find beautiful and others find too sweet or too strong. Best suited to flor…

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Sensational by Celine Dion delivers a bright, fruity floral splash built for sunny mornings and clean casual wear. The scent fires off with crisp green apple, chilled pear, and a dark hint of sweet plum. You notice a quick, sharp solvent burst in the first three minutes before the juicy orchard fruits relax onto skin.…

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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, Hummingbird or Sensational?

Hummingbird takes 6 of 7 categories. Hummingbird is rated 3.88/5 from 2,492 votes; Sensational is rated 3.67/5 from 471 votes. Choose Hummingbird for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sensational for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hummingbird or Sensational?

Hummingbird lasts longest (Hummingbird 76/100, Sensational 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hummingbird or Sensational?

Hummingbird projects furthest (Hummingbird 65/100, Sensational 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hummingbird and Sensational smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Lily-of-the-Valley, Plum and Apple.

Is Hummingbird or Sensational better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hummingbird is the stronger pick. For winter, Sensational is the stronger pick. Sensational suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hummingbird and Sensational?

Hummingbird has top notes of Lilac, Cherry, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Honey, Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Whipped Cream, Musk, Coumarin and Moss. Sensational has top notes of Apple, Pear and Plum, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk and Amber.