Fragrance comparison

Hummingbird vs Witch

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 2,494 ratings analysed

Hummingbird

Zoologist Perfumes

3.882,492 votes

Rank #1,191 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Witch

Champagne

3.002 votes

Rank #67,584 GreenSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hummingbird
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Witch
Choose it for a green and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hummingbird2/4

Witch2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hummingbird
Sillage & projection: Witch
Value for money: Witch
Versatility: Not scored
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

WitchChampagne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,492 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityHummingbird

SillageWitch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWitchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

honey61%

green100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

yellow floral77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Top20-30 mins

Linden BlossomGreen GrassHazelnut

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaWormwoodDaisycannabisViolet LeafGalbanum

Base6-8+ hrs

Whipped CreamSandalMossTruffle

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Whipped Cream and Moss. Durations are only published for Witch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 38%Date 31%Party 18%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,191

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews361

Overall rank#67,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Witch by Champagne is an unexpected sweet herbal fragrance that pairs crushed greenery with rich gourmand warmth. It catches you off guard. Fresh linden blossom and green grass lead into an earthy heart of bitter wormwood, cannabis, and violet leaf. As the sharp botanical edge softens, a creamy base of whipped cream, …

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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 Witch?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hummingbird is rated 3.88/5 from 2,492 votes; Witch is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Hummingbird for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Witch for a green and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hummingbird or Witch?

Hummingbird lasts longest (Hummingbird 76/100, Witch 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hummingbird or Witch?

Witch projects furthest (Witch 70/100, Hummingbird 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hummingbird and Witch smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Whipped Cream and Moss.

Is Hummingbird or Witch better for summer or winter?

Witch suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hummingbird and Witch?

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. Witch has top notes of Linden Blossom, Green Grass and Hazelnut, heart notes of Vanilla, Wormwood, Daisy and cannabis, a base of Whipped Cream, Sandal, Moss and Truffle.