Fragrance comparison

Lily vs The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lily

Dior · 1999

4.0178 votes

Rank #13,832 White FloralGreen

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47%scent match

Some overlap

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Judith Muller

3.437 votes

Rank #59,020 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily takes 3 of 3 categories.

Lily
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lily3/3

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 50/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilyDior

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

78 votes

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityLily

SillageLily

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green86%

floral72%

fresh58%

woody44%

citrus30%

amber100%

floral92%

rose84%

white floral77%

green69%

balsamic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesFruity NotesBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyLilacLilyJasmineRose

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

Green Bell Pepper

Heart

LilacRoseLilyJasmine

Base

MyrrhAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLilac, Lily, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,832

PerfumerFlorence Idier

Launched1999

Reviews10

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLilyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily by Dior opens with the crisp scent of morning dew on green leaves, bright bergamot citrus, and a subtle touch of sweet orchard fruit. At its core, the fragrance blooms with clean lily of the valley, soft purple lilac, and delicate white jasmine petals that smell like walking through an April garden. Smooth sandal…

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The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 by Judith Muller is a distinct floral fragrance featuring a sharp opening of green bell pepper. Launched in 2005 and composed by Pierre Bourdon, the scent moves through a complex heart of lilac, rose, lily, and jasmine, settling into a resinous base of myrrh and ambergris. It suits those s…

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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, Lily or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

Lily takes 3 of 3 categories. Lily is rated 4.01/5 from 78 votes; The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Lily for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 for a amber and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

They last about the same: Lily 68/100, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lily or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

Lily projects furthest (Lily 66/100, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily and The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Lilac, Lily, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Lily or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 better for summer or winter?

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily and The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

Lily has top notes of Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, heart notes of Lilac, Rose, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh and Ambergris.