Fragrance comparison

27 vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,947 ratings analysed

The Fragrance Kitchen

2.001 votes

Rank #67,657 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #24,454 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 3 of 4 categories.

27
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

271/4

Quelques Fleurs l'Original3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money: 27
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

27The Fragrance Kitchen

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

41%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,946 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value51

Category winner27Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

warm spicy30%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Citruses

Heart

LemonLime

Base

OrangeCarnation

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lemon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l'Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

Date 37%Work 32%Casual 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,454

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

27 by The Fragrance Kitchen launches with an immediate burst of sharp lemon, tart lime, and bright citruses that feel crisp and solar. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts away from standard eau de cologne territory. The middle notes of lemon and lime pass into a base anchored by sweet orange and clove-like carna…

Reviews →

Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the historic blueprint for complex multi-floral perfumery. The spray opens with a sharp burst of bitter tarragon, crisp bergamot, and zesty lemon that cuts through the air like fresh garden shears. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol fizz softens into an expansive heart of velvety lil…

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, 27 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 3 of 4 categories. 27 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose 27 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 27 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, 27 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 27 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, 27 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 27 and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lemon and Carnation.

Is 27 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

27 suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 27 and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

27 has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lemon and Lime, a base of Orange and Carnation. Quelques Fleurs l'Original has top notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Honey, Civet and Musk.