Fragrance comparison

Hydrangea vs Rawnaq

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

Hydrangea

J-Scent

3.4699 votes

Rank #16,175 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Rawnaq

Swiss Arabian

4.007 votes

Rank #47,848 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rawnaq takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hydrangea
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rawnaq
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Hydrangea1/3

Rawnaq2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HydrangeaJ-Scent

RawnaqSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

7%Hate

99 votes

57%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRawnaq

SillageRawnaq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

violet69%

rose61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both green, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HyacinthJasmineIris FlowerGreen LeavesLily-of-the-ValleyMuskVioletCedarRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotRoseSicilian LemonSpicy NotesPatchouli

Heart

GalbanumLily-of-the-ValleyHyacinthJasmineGreen LeavesVetiver

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Jasmine, Green Leaves and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall31

Winter31

Day100

Night30

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#47,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHydrangeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J-Scent Hydrangea mimics the scent of a blooming hydrangea bush after a rainstorm. It blends fresh hyacinth, jasmine, and cedarwood to create a realistic, aquatic floral profile. This fragrance performs best in cool, damp spring weather, offering an ethereal and green experience that is suited for both men and women w…

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Rawnaq by Swiss Arabian opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon and bergamot before softening into a green, floral heart. Lily-of-the-valley and galbanum dominate the middle phase, creating a crisp, garden-fresh profile. The base relies on oud and musk to provide a woody foundation, making it an elegant choice for …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hydrangea or Rawnaq?

Rawnaq takes 2 of 3 categories. Hydrangea is rated 3.46/5 from 99 votes; Rawnaq is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Hydrangea for a green and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rawnaq for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hydrangea or Rawnaq?

Rawnaq lasts longest (Rawnaq 67/100, Hydrangea 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hydrangea or Rawnaq?

Rawnaq projects furthest (Rawnaq 75/100, Hydrangea 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hydrangea and Rawnaq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Jasmine, Green Leaves and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Hydrangea or Rawnaq better for summer or winter?

Hydrangea suits daytime wear; Rawnaq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hydrangea and Rawnaq?

Hydrangea features Hyacinth, Jasmine, Iris Flower, Green Leaves and Lily-of-the-Valley. Rawnaq has top notes of Bergamot, Rose, Sicilian Lemon and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Galbanum, Lily-of-the-Valley, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.