Fragrance comparison

Lily of the Valley vs Hûma

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

Lily of the Valley

Parfums Quartana

3.6480 votes

Rank #17,729 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Hûma

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #52,248 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hûma takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lily of the Valley
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hûma
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Lily of the Valley1/5

Hûma4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lily of the ValleyParfums Quartana

HûmaParfum de Mahzen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityHûma

SillageHûma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHûmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

green61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

caramel77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Flower PetalsLeatherLily-of-the-ValleyDew DropVetiverSandalwoodCassisLabdanumBergamotNeroliOrange BlossomRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

PetitgrainRed FruitsNeroliCassisPassionfruitBergamotPeachPear

Heart3-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineResins

Base8-10+ hrs

CaramelSandalwoodHeliotropePatchouliVanillaCedarMusk

Category winnerHûmaLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall45

Winter18

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,729

PerfumerNathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#52,248

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLily of the ValleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily of the Valley by Parfums Quartana approaches its title flower with an unexpected, crisp edge. Instead of a straightforward spring soliflore, this scent opens with dewy bergamot and neroli, creating a bright citrus and green splash that feels fresh from the shower. As it settles, lily-of-the-valley blossoms alongs…

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Hûma by Parfum de Mahzen opens with a juicy rush of crisp pear, passionfruit, and tart red fruits balanced by clean bergamot and green petitgrain. As the bright fruitiness settles, a fresh floral heart of orange blossom, dewy rose, and lily of the valley creates a clean, uplifting presence on skin. The foundation shif…

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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, Lily of the Valley or Hûma?

Hûma takes 4 of 5 categories. Lily of the Valley is rated 3.64/5 from 80 votes; Hûma is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lily of the Valley for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hûma for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Lily of the Valley or Hûma?

Hûma lasts longest (Hûma 80/100, Lily of the Valley 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily of the Valley or Hûma?

Hûma projects furthest (Hûma 88/100, Lily of the Valley 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily of the Valley and Hûma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Sandalwood, Cassis and Bergamot.

Is Lily of the Valley or Hûma better for summer or winter?

Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily of the Valley and Hûma?

Lily of the Valley features Flower Petals, Leather, Lily-of-the-Valley, Dew Drop and Vetiver. Hûma has top notes of Petitgrain, Red Fruits, Neroli and Cassis, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Orange Blossom and Cinnamon, a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Heliotrope and Patchouli.