Fragrance comparison

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 vs Lilac & Rosemary

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Judith Muller

3.437 votes

Rank #59,020 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Lilac & Rosemary

Kat Burki

—0 votes

Rank #64,424 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lilac & Rosemary
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character.

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 52/2

Lilac & Rosemary0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

Lilac & RosemaryKat Burki

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 93%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

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%

aromatic100%

floral92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both 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 NotesBergamotCitrusesGreen GrassOzonic notes

Heart

LilacRosemaryLavenderVioletHerbal NotesRoseJasmineLily

Base

Pine TreeMuskSandalwoodWoody NotesAmber

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

No season votes yet

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#64,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Higher 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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Kat Burki Lilac & Rosemary opens with a sharp burst of crushed green grass and bergamot, bringing the immediate sensation of a damp lawn at dawn. As the initial sharpness cools on your skin, a heavy heart of purple lilac and herbal rosemary takes over, balanced by clean lavender and a soft touch of violet. It smells l…

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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 projects more, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 or Lilac & Rosemary?

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 projects furthest (The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 61/100, Lilac & Rosemary 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 and Lilac & Rosemary smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and green accords. Common notes include Lilac, Rose, Lily and Jasmine.

Is The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 or Lilac & Rosemary better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 and Lilac & Rosemary?

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. Lilac & Rosemary has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot, Citruses and Green Grass, heart notes of Lilac, Rosemary, Lavender and Violet, a base of Pine Tree, Musk, Sandalwood and Woody Notes.