Fragrance comparison

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 vs Belle Histoire

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Judith Muller

3.437 votes

Rank #59,020 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Belle Histoire

Seven Skies

3.754 votes

Rank #22,079 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 52/3

Belle Histoire1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

Belle HistoireSeven Skies

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

SillageThe Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

rose84%

white floral77%

green69%

balsamic61%

floral100%

green92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

almond69%

rose61%

Scent match50%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

Green Bell Pepper

Heart

LilacRoseLilyJasmine

Base

MyrrhAmbergris

Top

Green Notes

Heart

RoseLilyFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyLilac

Base

AlmondWhite ChocolatePistachio

InformationalShared notesLilac, Rose and Lily. 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

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,079

PerfumerIrina Burlakova, Natasha Côté

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBelle HistoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Belle Histoire opens with sharp, sourish green notes before melting into a dense floral heart of lilac and freesia. The scent settles into a warm, creamy base of white chocolate and pistachio. It offers a soft, skin-hugging sweetness designed for casual daytime wear during the mild days of spring.

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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, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 or Belle Histoire?

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 takes 2 of 3 categories. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Belle Histoire is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Belle Histoire for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 lasts longest (The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 67/100, Belle Histoire 30/100), based on community performance votes.

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 projects furthest (The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 61/100, Belle Histoire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 and Belle Histoire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Lilac, Rose and Lily.

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

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

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

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. Belle Histoire has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Lily, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Almond, White Chocolate and Pistachio.