Fragrance comparison

Hymba vs Mumtaz

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

Hymba

Sigilli

4.1724 votes

Rank #38,294 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Mumtaz

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.8341 votes

Rank #21,142 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Hymba
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mumtaz
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hymba2/4

Mumtaz2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HymbaSigilli

MumtazAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

3.83/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 28%Want 37%

Category winnerHymbaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

27%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMumtaz

SillageHymba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

amber83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

floral56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MyrtleCitruses

Heart

ResinsVanilla

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberBirch

Notes

CedarJuniperFloral NotesResinsSandalwoodSpicy NotesAmberMyrtleMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrtle, Resins, Sandalwood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring69

Summer62

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,294

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMumtazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hymba opens with bright citrus and myrtle, then quickly settles into a warm resinous heart softened by vanilla. It smells smoky, milky, aromatic, and slightly wild rather than polished. On skin, the woods and amber give it depth while the incense-like resin stays central. It suits someone who enjoys unusual warm fragr…

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Mumtaz is a woody, floral, spicy scent with an unmistakably Eastern character, where aromatic juniper and cedar meet warm resins, amber and soft musk. On skin it can turn sultry and a little powdery, with some wearers picking up a rose-like floral thread. It is often praised for strong longevity and noticeable sillage…

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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, Hymba or Mumtaz?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hymba is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; Mumtaz is rated 3.83/5 from 41 votes. Choose Hymba for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mumtaz for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hymba or Mumtaz?

Mumtaz lasts longest (Mumtaz 76/100, Hymba 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hymba or Mumtaz?

Hymba projects furthest (Hymba 79/100, Mumtaz 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hymba and Mumtaz smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Myrtle, Resins, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Hymba or Mumtaz better for summer or winter?

Hymba suits evening wear; Mumtaz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hymba and Mumtaz?

Hymba has top notes of Myrtle and Citruses, heart notes of Resins and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Birch. Mumtaz features Cedar, Juniper, Floral Notes, Resins and Sandalwood.