Fragrance comparison

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 vs Marrakesh

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Judith Muller

3.437 votes

Rank #59,020 AmberFloral

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32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Marrakesh

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3023 votes

Rank #40,356 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marrakesh takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marrakesh
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 50/3

Marrakesh2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

MarrakeshAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%

4.30/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

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

48%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMarrakesh

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

rose84%

white floral77%

green69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

oud50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic

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

IncenseSaffronSpicesRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MyrrhAmberJasmineMuskOrris RootLily

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesRose, Lily, Jasmine and Myrrh. 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

Spring64

Summer9

Fall100

Winter82

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men42

Unisex58

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,356

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarrakeshHigher 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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Marrakesh opens with an immediate hit of dry saffron, smoky incense, and crushed black pepper spices. A faint touch of velvet rose cuts through the initial smoke, preventing the top notes from turning overly medicinal. As the opening settles after twenty minutes, rich myrrh and warm amber take over the heart, supporte…

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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 Marrakesh?

Marrakesh takes 2 of 3 categories. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Marrakesh is rated 4.30/5 from 23 votes. Choose The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 for a amber and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marrakesh for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Marrakesh lasts longest (Marrakesh 74/100, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily, Jasmine and Myrrh.

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

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

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

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. Marrakesh has top notes of Incense, Saffron, Spices and Rose, heart notes of Myrrh, Amber, Jasmine and Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Woodsy Notes.