Fragrance comparison

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 vs MV

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Judith Muller

3.437 votes

Rank #59,020 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Nimere Parfums

4.1916 votes

Rank #43,303 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MV takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MV
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 50/3

MV2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

MVNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 58%

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

38%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMV

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

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%

floral92%

amber84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, floral and white 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

ArtemisiaPink PepperBergamot

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliOrchidAlgerian GeraniumHortensia

Base

ChampacaNutmegClovesMuskLabdanumMyrrhPeru BalsamOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLily, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,303

PerfumerMegan Virtanen, Nikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMVHigher 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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MV by Nimere Parfums is an ambitious floral composition that leans on a heavy base of champaca, myrrh, and benzoin. Launched in 2015, this unisex fragrance behaves like a vintage-inspired scent, focusing on deep, resinous transitions. It is best suited for cooler evenings when you want a perfume that lingers long and …

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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 MV?

MV takes 2 of 3 categories. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; MV is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes. Choose The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 for a amber and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MV for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

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

They last about the same: MV 68/100, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

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

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

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

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

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 suits daytime wear; MV suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. MV has top notes of Artemisia, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Champaca, Nutmeg, Cloves and Musk.