Hydrangea vs Volume IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
HydrangeaChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Volume IVChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hydrangea2/4
Volume IV2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Volume IV
- Sillage & projection
- Volume IV
- Value for money
- Hydrangea
- 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-ScentVolume IVHistory in DropsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.46/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
42%Like
14%Ok
18%Dislike
7%Hate
99 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVolume IV
SillageVolume IV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHydrangeaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
white floral92%
floral84%
powdery77%
violet69%
rose61%
white floral100%
floral92%
green84%
woody77%
rose69%
citrus61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, green and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
HyacinthJasmineIris FlowerGreen LeavesLily-of-the-ValleyMuskVioletCedarRose
No top / heart / base split published
Top20-30 mins
HyacinthMandarin OrangeVioletBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose
Base6-8 hrs
CedarSandalwoodVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Volume IV, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer69
Fall31
Winter31
Day100
Night30
Spring100
Summer20
Fall60
Winter40
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,175
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#45,922
PerfumerDaniel Josier
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHydrangeaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJ-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…
Reviews →Volume IV by History in Drops is a crisp green floral fragrance that immediately brings to mind fresh garden air after a cool spring shower. The scent opens with a sharp burst of dewy hyacinth and bright bergamot, balanced by a touch of sweet mandarin peel and powdery violet leaf. As it warms on the skin, a rich flora…
Reviews →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 Volume IV?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hydrangea is rated 3.46/5 from 99 votes; Volume IV is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Hydrangea for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Volume IV for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hydrangea or Volume IV?
Volume IV lasts longest (Volume IV 68/100, Hydrangea 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hydrangea or Volume IV?
Volume IV projects furthest (Volume IV 65/100, Hydrangea 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hydrangea and Volume IV smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.
Is Hydrangea or Volume IV better for summer or winter?
Hydrangea suits daytime wear; Volume IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hydrangea and Volume IV?
Hydrangea features Hyacinth, Jasmine, Iris Flower, Green Leaves and Lily-of-the-Valley. Volume IV has top notes of Hyacinth, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.
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