Fragrance comparison

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 vs Paris Jardins Romantiques

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Judith Muller

3.437 votes

Rank #59,020 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Paris Jardins Romantiques

Yves Saint Laurent

4.05177 votes

Rank #9,027 FreshFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paris Jardins Romantiques
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 51/3

Paris Jardins Romantiques1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5Judith Muller

Paris Jardins RomantiquesYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%

4.05/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

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

40%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

rose84%

white floral77%

green69%

balsamic61%

fresh100%

floral92%

green84%

rose77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, rose 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

GrassMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseVioletLilacLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLilac, Rose and Lily. 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

Summer59

Fall19

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,020

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerParis Jardins RomantiquesHigher 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…

Reviews →

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Jardins Romantiques takes the famous powdery rose signature of the original 1983 classic and gives it a bright, dewy garden makeover. From the first spray, you get a clean blast of freshly clipped green lawn and juicy mandarin orange, which instantly cuts through any heavy vintage sweetness. A…

Reviews →

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 Paris Jardins Romantiques?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Paris Jardins Romantiques is rated 4.05/5 from 177 votes. Choose The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 for a amber and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paris Jardins Romantiques for a fresh and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 or Paris Jardins Romantiques?

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

Which projects more, The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 or Paris Jardins Romantiques?

The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 projects furthest (The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 61/100, Paris Jardins Romantiques 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 and Paris Jardins Romantiques smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and green accords. Common notes include Lilac, Rose and Lily.

Is The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 or Paris Jardins Romantiques 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 Paris Jardins Romantiques?

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. Paris Jardins Romantiques has top notes of Grass and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Lilac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.