Fragrance comparison

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 vs Lady

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

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lady

Lia Ruy

3.888 votes

Rank #50,232 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lady takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 50/3

Lady3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

LadyLia Ruy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 29%Want 38%

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

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLady

SillageLady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value31

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%

sweet83%

fresh65%

caramel48%

floral30%

Scent match29%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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineBitter OrangeLilac

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaLilyPraline

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelLily-of-the-ValleyTonka BeanWhite Musk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 33%Work 28%Casual 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,232

PerfumerJulia Kupriyanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLadyHigher 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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Lady by Lia Ruy opens with an uplifting splash of tart bitter orange and sweet spring lilac, immediately grounded by blooming jasmine petals. As it warms up on skin, the crisp green edge softens into creamy white gardenia and crushed hazelnut praline. The dry-down is cozy and decadent, bringing forward melted caramel,…

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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 Lady?

Lady takes 3 of 3 categories. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Lady is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 for a amber and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lady for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Lady lasts longest (Lady 80/100, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Lady projects furthest (Lady 70/100, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Lily and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Lady has top notes of Jasmine, Bitter Orange and Lilac, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily and Praline, a base of Caramel, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tonka Bean and White Musk.