Fragrance comparison

Liz Claiborne vs The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 630 ratings analysed

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,749 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%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?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

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

Liz Claiborne1/3

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 51/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Liz Claiborne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

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

27%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

623 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

amber100%

floral92%

rose84%

white floral77%

green69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

Green Bell Pepper

Heart

LilacRoseLilyJasmine

Base

MyrrhAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLily, Lilac, 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,749

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …

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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, Liz Claiborne or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes; The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 for a amber and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

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

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

Projection is very close: The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 61/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100 for sillage.

Do Liz Claiborne and The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Lily, Lilac, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Liz Claiborne 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 Liz Claiborne and The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. 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.