Fragrance comparison

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 vs Giglio Fiorentino

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Judith Muller

3.437 votes

Rank #59,020 AmberFloral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Giglio Fiorentino

I Profumi di Firenze

4.128 votes

Rank #50,152 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Giglio Fiorentino takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 51/3

Giglio Fiorentino2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

Giglio FiorentinoI Profumi di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

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

25%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

SillageGiglio Fiorentino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

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%

white floral90%

green80%

fresh70%

soft spicy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match42%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

Top15-30 mins

LilacHyacinthOrchidJasmineTea

Heart2-4 hrs

ApplePeachOrange BlossomAniseCedar

Base5-7 hrs

LilySandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLilac, Lily and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Giglio Fiorentino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall33

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,152

PerfumerGiovanni Di Massimo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGiglio FiorentinoHigher 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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Giglio Fiorentino by I Profumi di Firenze captures the brisk romance of Florence in early spring. The first spritz unleashes an energetic flush of fresh lilac and crisp hyacinth. It feels green, wet, and slightly sharp. Soon, the tartness gives way to cool green tea and delicate white lily petals. A subtle hint of pea…

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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 Giglio Fiorentino?

Giglio Fiorentino takes 2 of 3 categories. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Giglio Fiorentino is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Giglio Fiorentino for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 lasts longest (The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 67/100, Giglio Fiorentino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Giglio Fiorentino 63/100, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 61/100 for sillage.

Do The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 and Giglio Fiorentino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Lilac, Lily and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Giglio Fiorentino has top notes of Lilac, Hyacinth, Orchid and Jasmine, heart notes of Apple, Peach, Orange Blossom and Anise, a base of Lily, Sandalwood and Patchouli.