Fragrance comparison

Panache vs The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Panache

Taylor of London

3.8669 votes

Rank #12,227 AromaticWoody

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18%scent match

Clearly different

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?

Panache takes 3 of 3 categories.

Panache
Choose it for a aromatic and woody 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.

Panache3/3

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 50/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PanacheTaylor of London

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 26%

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

30%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

69 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

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityPanache

SillagePanache

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

floral92%

rose84%

white floral77%

green69%

balsamic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderThymeLemonOrange

Heart

RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangLilyIrisJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodMyrrh

Top

Green Bell Pepper

Heart

LilacRoseLilyJasmine

Base

MyrrhAmbergris

InformationalShared notesRose, Lily, Jasmine and Myrrh. 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

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPanacheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panache by Taylor of London opens with a sharp fizz of aldehydes backed by herbal coriander, crushed thyme, and a bright splash of lemon. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets, a traditional floral heart emerges on skin, combining soapy rose, green geranium, and heady ylang-ylang. The base grounds the florals in dry oa…

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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, Panache or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

Panache takes 3 of 3 categories. Panache is rated 3.86/5 from 69 votes; The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Panache for a aromatic and woody 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, Panache or The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

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

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

Panache projects furthest (Panache 65/100, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily, Jasmine and Myrrh.

Is Panache 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 Panache and The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5?

Panache has top notes of Coriander, Thyme, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Myrrh. 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.