Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Hûma

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Hûma

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #48,905 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hûma takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hûma
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Sofia1/5

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: Sofia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaDetaille

HûmaParfum de Mahzen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

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

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityHûma

SillageHûma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHûmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

caramel77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

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

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 26%Party 13%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 35%Work 26%Date 23%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#48,905

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSofiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Sofia presents an unusual spin on classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a pungent kick of tangy tamarind and bitter green cassis buds. Give it two minutes. The sharpness smooths out quickly as almond-toned heliotrope and soft jasmine emerge across the heart. Grounding the base is an earthy patcho…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sofia or Hûma?

Hûma takes 4 of 5 categories. Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes; Hûma is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hûma for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Hûma?

Hûma lasts longest (Hûma 80/100, Sofia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or Hûma?

Hûma projects furthest (Hûma 88/100, Sofia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and Hûma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Sofia or Hûma better for summer or winter?

Sofia suits daytime wear; Hûma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and Hûma?

Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille. 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.