Fragrance comparison

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 vs Christina

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Judith Muller

3.437 votes

Rank #59,020 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Christina

Nabeel

4.0577 votes

Rank #9,250 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Christina
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 52/3

Christina1/3

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: Christina

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

ChristinaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%

4.05/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

36%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

SillageThe Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

rose84%

white floral77%

green69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and floral

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

StrawberryMandarin OrangeLily

Heart

LilacJasmineRoseTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyTobacco

Base

VanillaAmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLilac, Rose, Lily and Jasmine. 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

Summer81

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men17

Unisex8

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerChristinaHigher 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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Christina by Nabeel is a soft, floral musk with a creamy strawberry idea rather than a bright juicy fruit note. On many wearers it opens with mandarin, white florals and a slightly powdery sweetness, then settles into vanilla, amber and musk with a clean, cozy feel. It tends to suit everyday wear, especially if you li…

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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 Christina?

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 takes 2 of 3 categories. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Christina is rated 4.05/5 from 77 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 Christina for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 lasts longest (The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 67/100, Christina 64/100), based on community performance votes.

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 projects furthest (The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 61/100, Christina 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Rose, Lily and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Christina has top notes of Strawberry, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Patchouli.